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BN12 VXJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,896 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 105,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,021 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively set (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm has bald edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm has bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

slight wheel bearing noise from car

Fail 22 Jun 2023 92,514 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively set (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm has bald edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm has bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,373 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play just acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshields insecure

fuel tank straps corroded

underbody, chassis rails and floor pans corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,106 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,531 miles

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

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

rear axle mountings worn

Fail 29 Jun 2020 71,530 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

oil level low

rear axle mountings worn

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,209 miles

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

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

Exhaust/hangers corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle mountings worn/deteriorated.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,550 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,615 miles

Exhaust/hangers corroded.

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges,devoid of tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant weep from water pump.

lower radiator hose clip fractured.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,792 miles

Exhaust/hangers corroded.

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,427 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 37,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VXJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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