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BK12 VTJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,308 mi
Last recorded88,308 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,398 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 79,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,179 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 77,177 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,999 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Release handle inoperative (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel tank heatshield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 68,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Release handle inoperative (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel tank heatshield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,979 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front arch cover loose

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 57,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,674 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 38,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 38,248 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,423 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,377 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 VTJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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