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BN12 UXC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,493 mi
Last recorded81,493 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,075 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 73,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 68,576 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 68,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge 205 40 R17

Fail 14 Mar 2022 63,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge 205 40 R17

Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,487 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,481 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,198 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting slightly low on inner edge and slightly stepped

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,174 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 UXC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

BN12 UXC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BN12 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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