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BJ12 WTY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 123,046 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 123,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 112,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp bracket broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 101,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 90,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,960 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 79,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,894 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 70,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,887 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,810 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE ENGINE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

PLAY STARTING IN THE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,421 miles

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW ON THE INNER EDGE AND HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD AND THE TYRE MAY HAVE BEEN RUN FAT.

THE NSR TYRE IS CRACKED BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS AND THE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN.

THE OSR TYRE IS CRACKED BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS AND THERE IS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,283 miles

ADDED 1.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

THE NSF TYRE MAY HAVE BEEN RUN AT A LOW PRESSURE

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,905 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS

THE NSF TYRE TREAD HAS WORN A LOT MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,850 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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BJ12 WTY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WTY, 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 WTY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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