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BV12 LDE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,396 mi
Last recorded103,396 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LDE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,396 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 103,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,276 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,479 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 85,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 760,972 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 75,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,419 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 67,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 59,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,204 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 55,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,528 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 39,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,790 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,263 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 LDE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LDE, 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 LDE registered?

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

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