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BT12 AVN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,322 mi
Last recorded114,322 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 114,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 114,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,599 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 108,598 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 101,597 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded, back box peeling

Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,595 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded, back box peeling

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,861 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box peeling/ corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,237 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box skin peeling off

Fail 25 Aug 2022 87,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both ns and os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box skin peeling off

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 70,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 63,004 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 52,428 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 43,263 miles

outer skin corroded through on rear silencer

Pass 31 May 2016 36,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,638 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 AVN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT12 AVN, 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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BT12 AVN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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