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BV12 OSF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,477 mi
Last recorded80,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 80,477 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 80,477 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 75,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,619 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,289 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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 28 Apr 2021 60,749 miles

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2021 60,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 41,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,021 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OSF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red 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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

BV12 OSF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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