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BL12 MVG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 MVG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,015 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 125,014 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,173 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 116,173 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,636 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,819 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,944 miles

Backbox corroded.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,944 miles

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

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

Backbox corroded.

Front discs lipped/corroded.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,147 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front discs pitted/corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 57,992 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front discs pitted/corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,279 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MVG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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