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BL12 BHA

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,904 mi
Last recorded92,904 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 92,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 92,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2025 86,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 81,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 75,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,832 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 69,831 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,953 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,390 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,388 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 61,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,153 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 47,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,628 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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BL12 BHA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL12 BHA, 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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BL12 BHA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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