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BG12 NVM

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,183 mi
Last recorded123,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 123,183 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside 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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear axle beam bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,857 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 113,857 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 105,096 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 105,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 97,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,539 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 89,539 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 3 Jul 2020 83,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,987 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,987 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 NVM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White 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 NVM, 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 NVM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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