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BT12 ZTV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,973 mi
Last recorded103,973 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,973 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 103,973 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,835 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 85,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,154 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 71,110 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,619 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 45,618 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,757 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,072 miles

Nearside play in steering rack guide bearing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 28,018 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,788 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,729 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 18,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ZTV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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