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BN12 AKO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,005 mi
Last recorded156,005 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 AKO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 156,005 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 155,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 146,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 137,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,988 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 19 Dec 2020 114,469 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 111,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 107,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,804 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/outer sidewall slight cracking (deterioration) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2018 102,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/outer sidewall slight cracking (deterioration) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,399 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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BN12 AKO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN12 AKO, 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 BN12 AKO registered?

BN12 AKO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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