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BK12 KRO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 KRO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 128,952 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 122,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,399 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 117,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,153 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 111,145 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,269 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,091 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield insure

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/50R15v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield insure

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,941 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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 KRO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

BK12 KRO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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