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BV12 FBZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,204 mi
Last recorded100,204 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,204 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 90,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,681 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2019 83,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2018 77,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 77,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,964 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 41,695 miles

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (205/40/17)

N/s/f tyre valve cracked

N/s/r tyre 1mm of tread on inner edge

O/s/f tyre valve cracking

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread across tyre

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 FBZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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