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BV12 EFY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 EFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 113,847 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 112,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 112,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,334 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 110,334 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,549 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,630 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 93,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres bald inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2020 91,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres bald inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,041 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 85,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,084 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,968 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,581 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 EFY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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