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BN12 UWA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,255 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,255 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,149 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (lower coils) heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 74,149 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (lower coils) heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 63,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,019 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 57,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,065 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,387 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner 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 UWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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