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BG12 VSY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,744 mi
Last recorded104,744 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 104,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,506 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition 195/50/15

Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 88,281 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination poor condition (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination poor condition (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre sidewall split 195..50..15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,522 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 80,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advice replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks under engine oil filter leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,978 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 62,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,536 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 VSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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