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BK12 PTU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,693 mi
Last recorded79,693 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 76,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,803 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,195 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,557 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,862 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 32,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 22,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,968 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
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BK12 PTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 PTU, 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

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What year was BK12 PTU registered?

BK12 PTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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