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BV12 GUO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,603 mi
Last recorded106,603 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 106,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,847 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 88,003 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,056 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,379 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 53,378 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,847 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,803 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 GUO 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 78.6%.

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 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

BV12 GUO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BV12 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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