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AO62 VBU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,079 mi
Last recorded91,079 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside cuts around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 90,795 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside cuts around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 79,777 miles

Coolant leak front of the engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside, MANY cuts and stones around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 79,777 miles

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

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

Coolant leak front of the engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside, MANY cuts and stones around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,973 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,273 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,183 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 46,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal visible misting/film etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield area corroded/insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle/subframe bushes areas starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

deterioration dost visible on front wiper blades

exhaust hangers corroded

record of engine timing belt change?

Pass 29 May 2019 41,129 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads down to 3mm

nsr tyre down to 3mm

rear axle bushes split

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 41,129 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component likely to become detached both rear spring top mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads down to 3mm

nsr tyre down to 3mm

rear axle bushes split

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 35,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring top mount perished.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring top mount perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 19,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre, inner edge 3mm.

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 VBU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBU, 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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AO62 VBU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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