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BK12 ZBN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,287 mi
Last recorded42,287 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,287 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 37,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 32,328 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 32,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 31,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 28,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,058 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 19,058 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 18,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 16,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 10,700 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 10,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 h, Hankooks (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F & both rear tyres have perishing in treads

Pass 10 May 2016 7,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 4,807 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 ZBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

BK12 ZBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is BK12 ZBN safe to buy?

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