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BK12 HKE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HKE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 86,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,907 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,601 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear H frame bushes deteriated

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 75,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear H frame bushes deteriated

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,045 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 73,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,020 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 67,020 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe union, under the bonnet (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,485 miles

both front tyres are cracked/perished, more so on the inner side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 37,636 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 26,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HKE 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 72.2%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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