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BJ12 LPV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 154,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 134,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,153 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 126,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on inside edge second skin/ close to cords

Fail 22 Apr 2024 120,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and may not clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on inside edge second skin/ close to cords

Pass 3 May 2023 113,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 113,191 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,257 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyres worn on inner edge - nearside and offside front

Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,615 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 92,519 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 92,500 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 81,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,465 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 50,246 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 50,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LPV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LPV, 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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BJ12 LPV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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