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BG12 VPX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,615 mi
Last recorded161,615 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 161,615 miles

Service light on and overdue.

Too clean for emissions.

Fail 6 Aug 2025 161,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed big cut to sidewall - 175-65-14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-55-15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed big cut sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak very heavy.

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

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

Oil Pressure light on.

Service light on and overdue.

Too clean for emissions.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 151,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 137,997 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 137,048 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED AND HAS A SMALL HOLE

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,093 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 119,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,681 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 82,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrossion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 22 May 2018 73,926 miles

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

corossion on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 22 May 2018 73,926 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

corossion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,977 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 53,443 miles

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

Nearside Outer door sill damaged

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 37,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished

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 VPX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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