MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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