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BN12 YYU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,504 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 99,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 94,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,818 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 66,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 59,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 59,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 49,104 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 30,265 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 28,830 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2015 20,228 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 YYU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 YYU?

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What year was BN12 YYU registered?

BN12 YYU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BN12 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YYU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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