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BT12 FDZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,834 mi
Last recorded110,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 110,834 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 107,393 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 104,104 miles

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

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 104,104 miles

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

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 99,839 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 99,839 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 89,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,880 miles

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))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 80,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds plate limit of 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,195 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

only just passed emissions test

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,626 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,389 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 FDZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BT12 FDZ, 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 FDZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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