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BV12 OEF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,807 mi
Last recorded87,807 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 87,807 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

heatshield adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 79,085 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 79,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam in op (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing as white os ns (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp bulb

clutch SLIP RUBBER MISSING

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 63,047 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 63,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,816 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 9 Apr 2022 56,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,312 miles

Clutch rubber split.

Engine fan remains on continuously.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,726 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 wheel centre caps are missing

Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,127 miles

Bigger tyres fitted to rear axle

Both rear Sub frame axle bushes slightly worn/starting to perish

Both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wipers smear screen

Fail 23 Mar 2019 43,217 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Bigger tyres fitted to rear axle

Both rear Sub frame axle bushes slightly worn/starting to perish

Both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wipers smear screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 31,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,087 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to testing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,533 miles

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 OEF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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