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BG12 VTP

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VTP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 118,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,926 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,467 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 93,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 83,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,440 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 76,440 miles

Position lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 76,420 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front inner n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2020 64,581 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 58,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 49,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,825 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,524 miles

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 VTP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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