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BV12 EFZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,280 mi
Last recorded201,280 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 EFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 201,280 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 201,280 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment excess play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim loose

Pass 13 Nov 2024 192,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 192,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 185,533 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 185,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper to flexy hose union leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 172,350 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 172,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,667 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive selector seal area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 138,664 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))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut through at lower fastening , not connected (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive selector seal area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play at tie rod fixing,( rack end ) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 120,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides wearing thin/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

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

Fail 6 May 2019 120,802 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides wearing thin/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

n/s rear tyre deteriorated , worn on outer edge and side walls heavily damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2018 101,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

n/s rear tyre deteriorated , worn on outer edge and side walls heavily damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,621 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil warning light on

Fail 8 Apr 2017 83,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,872 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wall as slight damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,788 miles

front wipers smearing

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 EFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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