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AO62 OCU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,697 mi
Last recorded74,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 74,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent / damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,478 miles

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bonnet hinge fixing stud & nut missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2022 56,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bonnet hinge fixing stud & nut missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 51,070 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at its base, in axle saddle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At its base, in axle saddle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH side axle carrier front main bushes starting to separate around bush sleeves

Rear Exhaust heatshield, on body loose on 1 x location point.

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded badly, but not leaking

Rear Upper Both sides spring location cups worn

Pass 7 May 2019 42,218 miles

Exhaust rear silencer skin corroded/spilt - no leaks

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 38,240 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 35,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 27,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,335 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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AO62 OCU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO62 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

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

Is AO62 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 OCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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