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BT12 AUL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 AUL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 89,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 77,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,522 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 68,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,175 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,849 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,329 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 48,325 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,606 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 42,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,807 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,473 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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BT12 AUL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT12 AUL, 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 BT12 AUL registered?

BT12 AUL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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