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BV12 YXL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,005 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 59,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,828 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 35,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 34,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2019 30,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 27,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 24,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 19,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,938 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 YXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

BV12 YXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is BV12 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YXL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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