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BN12 UKX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,322 mi
Last recorded80,322 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 80,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2026 80,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,731 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,331 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 67,336 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Rear Both Rear Tyres are Slightly Perished

Fail 24 Mar 2023 67,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn Close to Legal Limit - Heavily Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn Close to Legal Limit - Heavily Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to Legal Limit - Heavily Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both Rear Tyres are Slightly Perished

Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,529 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside and Nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 62,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 58,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 58,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 54,173 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,742 miles

exhaust corroding

to clean for emissions test

Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding

to clean for emissions test

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,075 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 UKX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

BN12 UKX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BN12 UKX safe to buy?

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