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BW02 BUB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,113 mi
Last recorded138,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 BUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 138,113 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 131,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 120,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,404 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and has damage to sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and has damage to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2022 98,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and has damage to sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and has damage to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 64,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 51,432 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2018 51,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb loose (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour 501A (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 43,619 miles

Legal number places placed over current plates during test

Fail 26 May 2017 43,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Legal number places placed over current plates during test

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2016 30,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 17,937 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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BW02 BUB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW02 BUB, 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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BW02 BUB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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