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BK12 LRZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,034 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 75,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,656 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 66,653 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,908 miles

chip b zone

Fail 1 Dec 2021 63,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

chip b zone

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 60,624 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Rear back box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,969 miles

NSR tyre is perished

OSR tyre is heavily perished/cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2018 49,916 miles

Central Front hazard switch has to be firmly pressed to work

Coolant leak staining & dampness around front thermostat housing ()

Offside Rear back box heat shield coming adrift but still in place

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides / bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides breaking up / perished (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,608 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,194 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,852 miles

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

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 LRZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

BK12 LRZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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