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BN12 FGU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 98,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 81,852 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 81,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 72,034 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,770 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,994 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 FGU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White 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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

BN12 FGU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is BN12 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FGU 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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