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BF12 UCA

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,595 mi
Last recorded114,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 114,595 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,338 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 101,338 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 87,307 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 87,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 70,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,454 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,632 miles

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

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

Offside slight oil leak from drive shaft seal

Rear Exhaust Box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear view mirror slightly loose

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear view mirror slightly loose

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,043 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 54,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,998 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 32,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes soon require attension

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,759 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

front brakes soon require attension

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

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 UCA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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