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BK12 VXC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,310 mi
Last recorded134,310 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 134,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2026 134,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2025 128,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 123,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 117,899 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 117,899 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer cover insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,945 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 109,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,532 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f brake sticking on slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 97,811 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,082 miles

rear exhaust back box is corroed but not leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,051 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,853 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 VXC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 VXC, 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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What year was BK12 VXC registered?

BK12 VXC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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