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BV12 OBM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brakes noisy/squealing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 65,031 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 49,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,214 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,513 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 OBM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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