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BN12 BYD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,891 mi
Last recorded15,891 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 15,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,536 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 15,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 14,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 14,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 13,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 13,751 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 13,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks to cords 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks to cords 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,650 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern all round tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2019 12,650 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern all round tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 5,581 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 BYD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol 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 BN12 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

BN12 BYD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is BN12 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 BYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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