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A19 BWA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,538 mi
Last recorded81,538 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,538 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 81,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,450 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 71,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,903 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 34,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,733 miles

Advice both rear tyres are perished.

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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A19 BWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A19 BWA, 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 A19 BWA registered?

A19 BWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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