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BN12 BZP

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,481 mi
Last recorded59,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BZP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 59,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 55,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 52,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 52,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner wall, n s r tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 52,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner wall, n s r tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 49,565 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 49,531 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 46,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 41,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,594 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,402 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,745 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 30,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 26,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,981 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 9,787 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 BZP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

BN12 BZP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BN12 BZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 BZP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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