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BG12 LKE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LKE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 81,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and coming away from box

Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,518 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured near excessive (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 24 Jun 2024 78,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured near excessive (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside number plate light cover missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust rust.

battery negative terminal loose.

both mirror units loose.

Fail 17 Jul 2023 77,621 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside number plate light cover missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust rust.

battery negative terminal loose.

both mirror units loose.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and child seat loose.

Nearside number plate light cover missing.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rust.

Fail 15 Jul 2022 76,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and child seat loose.

Nearside number plate light cover missing.

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rust.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,259 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 72,238 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 67,253 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,601 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 62,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 57,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also low pressure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2016 43,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 30,257 miles

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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BG12 LKE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG12 LKE, 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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BG12 LKE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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