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BN12 UKZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,467 mi
Last recorded116,467 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,467 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 116,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 107,162 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust back box blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,508 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 79,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,595 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour nsr indicator fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour osr indicator fading (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr axle bush signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 69,703 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips in front screen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake disc corroded on inside edge

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Front bald on inside edge

Offside Front front brake disc corroded on inside edge

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 UKZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

BN12 UKZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BN12 UKZ safe to buy?

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