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BF12 UBS

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,005 mi
Last recorded96,005 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,737 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,176 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 83,134 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side mirror cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side mirror cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,213 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 41,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

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 UBS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

BF12 UBS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 UBS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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