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BW12 CFF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,210 mi
Last recorded144,210 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 CFF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 144,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,007 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 116,007 miles

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))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,199 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,068 miles

rear suspension beam bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,151 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,791 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 79,763 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values .52 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,364 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heavely corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,105 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 66,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,814 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,821 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper smeary.

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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BW12 CFF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BW12 CFF, 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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BW12 CFF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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