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BV12 OSM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,314 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt anchorage slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 89,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,508 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 76,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre and punctured (repairable) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,553 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 72,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,587 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,870 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,418 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 OSM 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 OSM, 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 OSM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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