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BG12 NWL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,278 mi
Last recorded115,278 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 115,278 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2026 115,278 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working not working on n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative in/op on n/s (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2025 108,930 miles

rear axle bushes perishing

tailbox casing corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 108,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bushes perishing

tailbox casing corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 100,607 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 98,769 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 98,769 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,056 miles

Offside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 97,056 miles

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

Offside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 93,092 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Silencer is deteriorated - keep under observation

Pass 20 May 2019 82,723 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on the inner edge

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 82,723 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on the inner edge

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 73,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 73,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

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

Pass 11 May 2017 66,833 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 66,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2016 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR

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 NWL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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