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BN12 VUC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VUC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer end-plate starting to corrode. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 89,937 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer end-plate starting to corrode. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked at base of tread. Cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 84,948 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked at base of tread. Cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,309 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield lose.

Exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking on test.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily worn and wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield lose.

Exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking on test.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily worn and wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,308 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking on test.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,352 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 70,352 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,757 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,254 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,859 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,009 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 39,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,330 miles

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

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 VUC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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