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BF12 FGV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,832 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF / Inner sidewall. OSF / Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 92,832 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF / Inner sidewall. OSF / Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 78,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,696 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 62,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear silencer casing corroded and broken hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,148 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box in a poor condition

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 59,147 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box in a poor condition

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 53,870 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 53,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,651 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2018 48,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,574 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 41,574 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box condition

n/s front tyre has slight damage

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BF12 FGV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 FGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF12 FGV registered?

BF12 FGV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is BF12 FGV safe to buy?

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