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BG12 XMH

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,202 mi
Last recorded131,202 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 131,202 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 131,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 126,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,468 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 113,092 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread separating slightly at top (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,569 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 104,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 96,236 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and coming adrift.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 83,655 miles

exhaust rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 77,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,581 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 65,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,853 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 XMH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

BG12 XMH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BG12 XMH safe to buy?

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