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BV12 NVD

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,261 mi
Last recorded144,261 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 144,261 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 144,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 122,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,382 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 107,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,526 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 95,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 74,575 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 74,575 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 41,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 38,886 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

sill damaged but no sharp

Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 22,456 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 NVD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NVD, 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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BV12 NVD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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