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BT12 XWD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,968 mi
Last recorded53,968 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XWD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 53,968 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 50,175 miles

coolant level close to minimum

engine noise (waterpump)

Fail 21 Dec 2024 50,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level close to minimum

engine noise (waterpump)

Pass 23 Dec 2023 48,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,709 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 43,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,078 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 39,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 35,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 31,378 miles

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

Rear n/s & o/s, tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 20,297 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 XWD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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