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BN12 ZBL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,055 mi
Last recorded87,055 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,055 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 87,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,680 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 81,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,812 miles

Treadface cracking on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,022 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 63,897 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,482 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,980 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,249 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2016 26,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,612 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 ZBL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBL, 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

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What year was BN12 ZBL registered?

BN12 ZBL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is BN12 ZBL safe to buy?

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