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BN12 BYM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,208 mi
Last recorded54,208 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,208 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Apr 2025 49,051 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,801 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,252 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,895 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 31,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 29,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,597 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,603 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,164 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 13,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 7,483 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 7,483 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 BYM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 BYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 BYM registered?

BN12 BYM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is BN12 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 BYM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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