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BG12 NLF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,476 mi
Last recorded96,476 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,476 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides of vehicle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2025 96,476 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides of vehicle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,698 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 93,695 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,543 miles

Offside Rear back box corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 92,543 miles

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

Offside Rear back box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 88,386 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2020 88,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 83,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 78,172 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 72,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 54,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 34,942 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 NLF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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