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BN12 YBA

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 113,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,277 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 110,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,010 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost down to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 95,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost down to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,204 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark was close to below min mark now topped up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top spring rubber mounts worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,268 miles

Hazard light switch working intermittently

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,446 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 YBA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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