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BM12 JAN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,623 mi
Last recorded56,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM12 JAN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 56,616 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not working (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 55,425 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 54,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 May 2023 53,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 52,136 miles

both rear sub-frame bushes wearing

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 May 2022 52,130 miles

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

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

both rear sub-frame bushes wearing

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 50,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres edge wear

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2020 49,855 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres edge wear

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,313 miles

slight corrosion on all brake faces

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 37,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,910 miles

Engine cover fitted

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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BM12 JAN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 BM12 JAN, 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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BM12 JAN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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