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BV12 GUK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,344 mi
Last recorded68,344 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 68,344 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 65,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,785 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 61,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,977 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osr/osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,041 miles

Front axle bushes worn

Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,742 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r, o/s/r. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,779 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 38,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,235 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,168 miles

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

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 GUK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

BV12 GUK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BV12 GUK safe to buy?

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