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BG12 NUX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

289,540 mi
Last recorded289,540 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 289,540 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) CONTRIBTING to excess movement at steering wheel ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) CONTRIBUTING to excess movement at steering wheel ()

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

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

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

advise exhaust rear box

advise sqeel on rear brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2023 265,353 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 265,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 250,306 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 243,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 232,625 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 232,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 225,102 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 225,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 199,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 168,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 122,220 miles

offside front tyre inner edge badily worn

Fail 25 May 2016 122,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre inner edge badily worn

Fail 10 May 2016 120,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,198 miles

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 NUX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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