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BU12 ZUD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZUD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear not secure

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,331 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 19,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,513 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)

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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BU12 ZUD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BU12 ZUD, 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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What year was BU12 ZUD registered?

BU12 ZUD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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