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BK12 TZL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,867 mi
Last recorded112,867 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 TZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 112,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 112,865 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,001 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre x2 cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre outer wall x2 cuts

Fail 10 Apr 2025 102,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake pipes nearside in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre x2 cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre outer wall x2 cuts

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,564 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 90,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 83,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 67,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,940 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,872 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,449 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 61,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,777 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,454 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,993 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 TZL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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