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BV12 XYF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 84,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,282 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,054 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 73,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 66,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,367 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 48,921 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,843 miles

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 24 Apr 2017 42,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,377 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,655 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 XYF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

BV12 XYF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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