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BN12 OAJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,377 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 107,376 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,519 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,971 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,171 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,402 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,676 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,787 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 OAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

BN12 OAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 OAJ safe to buy?

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