CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK12 LSF

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,740 mi
Last recorded101,740 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,740 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,102 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,871 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from housing front of engine above ac pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tints rippled obscuring view but not excessively (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 86,871 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit fitted with non compliant lenses (4.1.4 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from housing front of engine above ac pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tints rippled obscuring view but not excessively (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 not repairable 195-50-15 ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,038 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

HID bulbs fitted but pattern is correct

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,038 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

HID bulbs fitted but pattern is correct

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,585 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 68,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,723 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2019 55,331 miles

Aftermarket HID lights fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 20 May 2019 55,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Aftermarket HID lights fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 May 2018 48,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 42,496 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 42,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 37,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,768 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK12 LSF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White 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 LSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK12 LSF?

You can check the full history of BK12 LSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK12 LSF registered?

BK12 LSF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is BK12 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 LSF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK12 LSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK12 LSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.