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BG12 NLO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 120,518 miles

Both rear reflectors are slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot is slightly leaking grease

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8 mm + badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box is holed, leaking and corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 120,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear reflectors are slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot is slightly leaking grease

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8 mm + badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box is holed, leaking and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,911 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

heatshield loose

Fail 14 Jan 2025 112,911 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,343 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Heatshield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,887 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,201 miles

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

Rear axle bushs slight movement

exhaust rusting outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,201 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushs slight movement

exhaust rusting outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers over floors and engine

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,335 miles

front discs scored and pitted on inside

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 14 Jan 2021 77,334 miles

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

front discs scored and pitted on inside

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,071 miles

exhaust rusting back box outer skin corroding

plastic covers floors and engine

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust rusting back box outer skin corroding

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

front brake discs scored and pitted on inside edges pads over 50% worn

oil change warning light on

outer skin on exhaust back box corroding

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 22 May 2017 51,318 miles

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers on floors and engine

Fail 22 May 2017 51,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 23 May 2016 46,828 miles

covers opn floors and engine

Pass 14 May 2015 41,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 NLO 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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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