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BU12 ZVG

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZVG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 105,086 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 101,066 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 101,066 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 97,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,930 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 80,930 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,629 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,647 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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BU12 ZVG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

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

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