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BJ12 LKV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LKV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 128,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,881 miles

n/s rear, o/s rear axle bushes worn

Fail 7 Dec 2022 127,885 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 127,881 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,875 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 117,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 113,922 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 27 May 2017 105,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2016 94,407 miles

Offside door mirror assembly damaged

Offside g/box seal - oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 75,084 miles

front brake discs ridged.

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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BJ12 LKV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ12 LKV, 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 BJ12 LKV registered?

BJ12 LKV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 LKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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