CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK12 VWS

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,429 mi
Last recorded109,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
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 VWS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,664 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Strongly adv rear registration plate getting poor condition............ (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Adv both rear shock absorbers slight misting / leaking oil.......... (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower arm ball joint badly worn/knocking............. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower suspension arm worn at ball joint............ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust holed and leaking/corroded.......... (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Strongly adv rear registration plate getting poor condition............ (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Adv both rear shock absorbers slight misting / leaking oil.......... (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 73,089 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,332 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 64,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,201 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv both rear shock absorbers slight leak....... (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 47,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Low...... (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high High...... (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv both rear shock absorbers slight leak....... (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,327 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,048 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 33,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,588 miles

nearside headlight damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,164 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 VWS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS?

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

What year was BK12 VWS registered?

BK12 VWS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is BK12 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VWS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK12 VWS 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 VWS. 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.