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BV12 OEA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,902 mi
Last recorded72,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 72,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,100 miles

Auxiliary belt frayed

Engine oil level above max

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & upper rubber pad deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & upper rubber pad deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & upper rubber pad deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & upper rubber pad deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 69,276 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & upper rubber pad deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & upper rubber pad deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,476 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,777 miles

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Mar 2023 62,777 miles

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,543 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,556 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,005 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to testing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 OEA 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 81.3%.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

BV12 OEA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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