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BV12 EDX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 EDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,253 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 107,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 102,722 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 102,722 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 96,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm and tyre misshaped. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,570 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,558 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working unable to check wipers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,769 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,769 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,472 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre low pressure. ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,113 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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BV12 EDX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV12 EDX, 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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BV12 EDX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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