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BV12 YKO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,152 mi
Last recorded130,152 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 130,152 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,794 miles

miss matched head lights

Fail 15 Aug 2024 110,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

miss matched head lights

Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,735 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 97,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension dampers look damp

both rear suspension coil springs corroded and top seat fixings worn away

Fail 11 Jun 2021 70,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front nearsiode front top headlamp fixing broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension dampers look damp

both rear suspension coil springs corroded and top seat fixings worn away

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,910 miles

Front bumper cover lower lip insecure/partially detached

Nearside Front Headlamp mounting bracket broken(top)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 64,190 miles

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

Front bumper cover lower lip insecure/partially detached

Nearside Front Headlamp mounting bracket broken(top)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 56,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2018 52,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2017 43,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,467 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear, lumpy

Pass 19 May 2015 29,603 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 YKO 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 75%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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