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BV12 LEF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,561 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 86,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,463 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 80,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,347 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2022 67,346 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2021 59,117 miles

front brake discs wearing

nsf tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2020 56,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 50,606 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 50,606 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,097 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 45,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,058 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,982 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 29,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,748 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 LEF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

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

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