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BG12 ZSX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,713 mi
Last recorded38,713 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 38,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 37,163 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 31,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,203 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 23,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,695 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 16,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 16,534 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 ZSX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 ZSX registered?

BG12 ZSX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZSX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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