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BF12 OPT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,048 mi
Last recorded204,048 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 204,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 196,730 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 190,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 190,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 180,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 168,479 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 152,997 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 139,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2020 139,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,324 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OPT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

BF12 OPT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BF12 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OPT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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