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BT12 SVR

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,145 mi
Last recorded64,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 64,145 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 64,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 56,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 47,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 39,267 miles

all four coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2022 35,445 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unidentified slight knock from steering column but with no play detected

Fail 7 Jan 2022 35,442 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,601 miles

Coolant level low

Knocking noise from nearside front - Nothing obvious found

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,592 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Knocking noise from nearside front - Nothing obvious found

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 25,044 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 19,188 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Fail 8 Jan 2019 19,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2018 16,956 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 13,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,409 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 SVR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

BT12 SVR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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