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BT12 SDU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,971 mi
Last recorded180,971 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 180,971 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Smeary - Not Adversely Affecting View (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 180,971 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroding

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Smeary - Not Adversely Affecting View (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,280 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 164,691 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 164,689 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 163,147 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 163,141 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 156,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 148,365 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 108,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,337 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 SDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

BT12 SDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 SDU safe to buy?

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