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BN09 SAM

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,236 mi
Last recorded106,236 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 SAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 106,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 87,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage,still readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers,light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to register

rear silencer very poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2020 87,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage,still readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers,light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to register

rear silencer very poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,450 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

rear silencer poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2019 77,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

emissions too clean to register

rear silencer poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,680 miles

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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BN09 SAM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN09 SAM, 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 BN09 SAM registered?

BN09 SAM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BN09 SAM safe to buy?

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