MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill cover slightly insecure
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Outer sill cover slightly insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking Wheel Cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Coolant Level Low
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper Stalk (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Shield Insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust Shield Insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
heat sheild deteriorated
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
heat sheild deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
axle bushes deteriorated
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
axle bushes deteriorated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
drivers seat faulty but secure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Advise both front tyres scrubbed on outer parts of tread and on wear indicators
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BV12 YTD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YTD, 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 YTD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 2012.
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