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BV12 NTL

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,259 mi
Last recorded52,259 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 47,326 miles

gearbox leak

Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,286 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

gearbox leak

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,288 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 43,228 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,899 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 38,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,803 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing off on both edges

offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,761 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON BOTH EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,771 miles

front brake pads only visually checked

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,209 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,041 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 NTL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

BV12 NTL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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