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BL12 OCW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 OCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,888 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 104,888 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,064 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 93,063 miles

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,171 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,334 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,339 miles

Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 72,327 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,560 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,560 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,814 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,145 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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 OCW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

BL12 OCW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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