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BV12 YHF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YHF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 121,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 121,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,321 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 114,162 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 109,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,832 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 104,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 97,931 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,931 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,668 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,525 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 43,648 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 YHF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YHF, 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 YHF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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