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BV12 OGB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,662 mi
Last recorded181,662 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OGB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 181,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2021 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 181,658 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2021 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,795 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 97,795 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 94,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 86,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,523 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,899 miles

temp repair o/s mirror casing

Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,898 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

temp repair o/s mirror casing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,944 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,444 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 46,443 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Cooling system Expansion tank leaking

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 May 2017 43,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,339 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,641 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 OGB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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