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BT12 ZSL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 52,297 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 52,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,635 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 44,381 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle support bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 44,381 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle support bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,928 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 36,489 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (slightly on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (and castellated on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

both rear trailing arm/axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2019 31,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 23,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,886 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 ZSL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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