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BK12 YBM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,190 mi
Last recorded52,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,946 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,304 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,694 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 43,691 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE BLOWING ON EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN LOW / WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 37,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 37,842 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 27,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 22,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,688 miles

rear reflector loose and broke but ok at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,167 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 YBM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

BK12 YBM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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