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BL12 OAJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,183 mi
Last recorded83,183 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 81,667 miles

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,167 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 74,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 68,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,115 miles

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

Nearside Front side view mirror taped up

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 63,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side view mirror taped up

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,115 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall slight perish

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,697 miles

o/sf tyre bald on inner edge

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 OAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OAJ, 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 BL12 OAJ registered?

BL12 OAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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