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BK12 FFZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 140,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 133,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 128,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 121,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 120,754 miles

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

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

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,478 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 118,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,588 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 110,586 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 98,036 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,448 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,485 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,216 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,216 miles

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

Coolant leak

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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BK12 FFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK12 FFZ, 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 BK12 FFZ registered?

BK12 FFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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