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BN12 YCG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,370 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 123,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

main beam bulb incorrectly fitted nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,655 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 121,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,656 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 118,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 84,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,875 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 58,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,108 miles

hazard warning switch has to be held in for several seconds before it starts working

Fail 13 May 2017 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

hazard warning switch has to be held in for several seconds before it starts working

Pass 13 May 2016 47,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 42,635 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 YCG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

BN12 YCG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is BN12 YCG safe to buy?

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