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BK12 KYZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,679 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads 195/50/15

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 76,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16F and 26F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads 195/50/15

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,296 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 65,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 59,541 miles

Nearside 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 24 Mar 2020 57,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,985 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 51,985 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,521 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 45,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KYZ 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 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 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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