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BV12 OBN

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,016 mi
Last recorded56,016 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 56,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre/Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Intermittent Whining Noise From Engine Area

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight Coolant Leak

Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 46,298 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 46,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,715 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 40,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during emissions' (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

fitted seat cover not allowing centre belt to be tested

Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,113 miles

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

e.m.light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 21,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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 OBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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