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BV12 FYC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,770 mi
Last recorded157,770 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 157,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,979 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 121,610 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,092 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 112,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,429 miles

Central exhaust / fuel tank heatsheild poorly attached

Front undertray loose / poor condition

Rear exhaust box skin very poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,395 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019 98,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,710 miles

Offside Front tyre smooth inn er raised edge

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre smooth inn er raised edge

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,979 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 FYC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV12 FYC, 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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What year was BV12 FYC registered?

BV12 FYC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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