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BN12 PKY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,849 mi
Last recorded147,849 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 PKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 147,849 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 131,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 122,140 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 108,222 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 108,222 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2021 96,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 82,213 miles

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

Fail 17 Oct 2020 82,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,034 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,341 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 34,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 29,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,418 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 PKY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

BN12 PKY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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