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BV12 GUA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,962 mi
Last recorded113,962 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 113,962 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper area damage unlikely to cause harm to other road users

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

rear brakes slight flucuation

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 22 Aug 2024 105,106 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,961 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 91,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,634 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,955 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 30,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,517 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 GUA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 GUA, 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 GUA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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