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BT12 ZTN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,853 mi
Last recorded107,853 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZTN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 107,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 107,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,218 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r flasher bulbs showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding edges a lot and slightly outer shape tread and 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding edges and 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both spring mounts splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,332 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 80,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,988 miles

Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very SLIGHT play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 72,988 miles

Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very SLIGHT play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 62,505 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted wrong insecure

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 58,283 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,034 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 ZTN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZTN, 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 ZTN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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