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BN12 BZU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,453 miles

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

Nearside passenger side door and quarter panel slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 74,516 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 50,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 44,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,306 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 BZU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc 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 BZU, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 BZU?

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What year was BN12 BZU registered?

BN12 BZU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BN12 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 BZU 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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