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BF12 UBN

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,078 mi
Last recorded111,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 111,078 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 110,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriated

Fail 29 Aug 2023 103,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,884 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 94,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,409 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,108 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,552 miles

engine bay covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked/deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,623 miles

damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to nearside front bumper

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 UBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UBN, 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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BF12 UBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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