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BV12 GUG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,950 mi
Last recorded108,950 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,950 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear are deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 108,950 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear are deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 98,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,867 miles

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and slightly out of shape 195/50/15

Fail 11 Feb 2016 40,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and slightly out of shape 195/50/15

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,461 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 GUG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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