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BG12 SXL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,918 mi
Last recorded94,918 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil light on dashboard

Fail 12 Jun 2026 94,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing heavy on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing heavy on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in the tread

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

Oil light on dashboard

Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,542 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 93,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 91,073 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 91,073 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,209 miles

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

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

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

amber oil warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 88,209 miles

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

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

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

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

amber oil warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,741 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner tread. Rear exhaust silencer outer corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,602 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded. Amber oil warning light on.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,699 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 48,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 SXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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