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BF12 FZK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,596 mi
Last recorded113,596 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FZK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,596 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,199 miles

exhaust corroded in places

auxiliary belt starting to fray

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,469 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 25 Nov 2022 88,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,222 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 77,222 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,629 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 11 Dec 2020 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,696 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 57,696 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,302 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Nov 2018 48,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,528 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,262 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 24,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 FZK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

BF12 FZK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 FZK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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