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BU12 ZXA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,256 mi
Last recorded52,256 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 52,256 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 52,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 49,091 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 49,091 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 44,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,569 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 35,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 33,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,541 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,573 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,782 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 ZXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU12 ZXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU12 ZXA registered?

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

Is BU12 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 ZXA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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