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BK12 GZV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,396 mi
Last recorded78,396 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GZV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 78,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 78,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 78,390 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 73,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold all so has split's on sidewall's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 63,661 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 63,652 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bush's have de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has a few cut's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and also has a split on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,853 miles

Front Number Plate Broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear bush's started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 53,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 45,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,958 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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BK12 GZV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GZV, 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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BK12 GZV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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