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BG12 NNM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,854 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 69,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 65,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Off side rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 65,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Off side rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 61,691 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 61,687 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,499 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 55,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 55,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plate 0.62 and emissions over 1.2 (more than double emissions limit ) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 48,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn and corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened markedly worn and corroded.on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 42,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened markedly worn and corroded.on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicator bulbs.coatings deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 32,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working may have fault . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 22,312 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge and perished on the outer wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2017 22,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge and perished on the outer wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2016 19,500 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2015 16,738 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 NNM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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