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BV12 OPK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 108,565 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp unit slightly insecure (rear securing tab broken)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge cracking/perishing and has multiple small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bumper has slight cosmetic damage present

Fail 11 May 2023 108,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords one in tread on on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp unit slightly insecure (rear securing tab broken)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge cracking/perishing and has multiple small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bumper has slight cosmetic damage present

Pass 12 Feb 2022 98,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp top fixing broken - tie strap used to secure

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

Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Fail 12 Feb 2022 98,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp top fixing broken - tie strap used to secure

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

Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Fail 29 Jan 2022 98,176 miles

Emissions not tested Due to very low fuel level and coolant level below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Engine oil level on minimum mark on dipstick

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp top fixing broken

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 91,017 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted due to excessive smoke, was failing co , hc and lambda at that time (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

There was no oil in engine

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,465 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 76,275 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 67,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,552 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 53,552 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,131 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OPK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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