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BN12 XYL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,750 mi
Last recorded78,750 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,442 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 64,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and rear of door sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,967 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush debonding slightly

Offside Rear axle bush debonding slightly

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,585 miles

Nearside Rear axle beam bush corroded

Offside Rear axle beam bush corroded

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,564 miles

Nearside Rear rear beam bush debonding

Offside Rear rear beam bush debonding

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,720 miles

Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall. But not deep enough to reach the ply or cord.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,664 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall. But it is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 XYL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

BN12 XYL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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