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BV12 YPU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,499 mi
Last recorded106,499 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,499 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 106,492 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,408 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,552 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,088 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 40,088 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,699 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lights (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,633 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,588 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 YPU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

BV12 YPU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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