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BN12 YCA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,253 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 71,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 71,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,060 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 66,059 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 57,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 56,440 miles

Cambelt due??

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 56,440 miles

Cambelt due??

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,246 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 55,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,686 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,686 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,371 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 YCA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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