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BG12 NLR

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,499 mi
Last recorded178,499 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 178,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2022 168,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 168,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 161,954 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 161,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 150,282 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2020 150,282 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight perished

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and slightly out of shape on inner edge & perished

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2019 128,742 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 128,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 108,735 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 108,735 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil, warning light on permanently on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn BALD AND CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn BALD AND CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,815 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 22,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,707 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 NLR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BG12 NLR, 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 NLR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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