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BG12 RSO

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,897 mi
Last recorded156,897 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 RSO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 156,897 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 148,881 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 148,881 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 140,843 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 140,816 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 134,023 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 134,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 125,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 125,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 115,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted insides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 115,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted insides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,285 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 105,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,749 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

back box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,989 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,494 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front insides (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front insides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front insides (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front insides (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 RSO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RSO, 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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What year was BG12 RSO registered?

BG12 RSO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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