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BJ12 WPM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,996 mi
Last recorded84,996 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WPM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 73,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe on bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,404 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,265 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexible exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2021 54,264 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,477 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn

Fail 20 Mar 2020 46,474 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some age perishing to rear tyre treads

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,943 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracking

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 31,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre age cracking

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,766 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,416 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 17,416 miles

Offside Front 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 WPM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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