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BN12 ZBT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,352 mi
Last recorded55,352 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,889 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 41,886 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n/s o/s mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,475 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,793 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 32,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 25,895 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,202 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 ZBT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

BN12 ZBT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BN12 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZBT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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