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BK12 VWJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,940 mi
Last recorded139,940 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 139,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 134,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 129,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF wing mirror outer cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NSF side repeater loose in mounting (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OSR fog lamp cracked and loose in mounting (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear silencer outer skin very heavily corroded and fractured, large part of outer skin hanging. Not yet blowing. Advise immediate repair or replacement

Fail 31 Oct 2023 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not tested due to incorrect dipped beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR indicator white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF wing mirror outer cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NSF side repeater loose in mounting (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OSR fog lamp cracked and loose in mounting (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear silencer outer skin very heavily corroded and fractured, large part of outer skin hanging. Not yet blowing. Advise immediate repair or replacement

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin/layer corroded starting to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside door mirror case damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 111,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Nearside door mirror case damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,754 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre worn at 2mm

Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,989 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 70,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,603 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 VWJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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