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BT12 FEV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,054 mi
Last recorded72,054 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14. tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 11 May 2026 72,054 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14. tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 7 May 2025 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and very heavily worn on inside edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

engine oil level light on

Fail 26 Jul 2023 71,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and very heavily worn on inside edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

engine oil level light on

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,159 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 52,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

windscreen wiper blades not clear the windscreen efficiently

Fail 23 Jun 2018 52,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

windscreen wiper blades not clear the windscreen efficiently

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,583 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 FEV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is BT12 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 FEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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