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BT12 BGK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 BGK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 106,678 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 106,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,904 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has minor splits in tread sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 98,904 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has minor splits in tread sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,718 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 84,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,599 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,075 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 44,075 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 37,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,543 miles

Nearside Slight play in inner joint on track rod

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,727 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 BGK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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