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AO62 OBW

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,684 mi
Last recorded89,684 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 89,684 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin missing

Fail 28 Nov 2024 83,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin missing

Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,670 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing loose

Fail 17 Nov 2022 69,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing loose

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is loose

Fail 30 Nov 2021 62,246 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is loose

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,984 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 30 Oct 2020 54,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle emissions to clean

Fail 25 Oct 2019 48,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 34,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50R15 Budget (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 30,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,545 miles

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

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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AO62 OBW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO62 OBW, 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 AO62 OBW registered?

AO62 OBW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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