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BT12 VYZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,306 mi
Last recorded172,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VYZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 172,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 172,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 148,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 148,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0036 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 135,151 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 135,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn badly out of shape and has large flat spots in tread below 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 120,769 miles

Brake pedal very spongy/ has a lot of travel before brakes applied.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Moderate play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 106,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 91,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,899 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,409 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread groove area

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,347 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 22,347 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,825 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 16,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VYZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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