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AU62 ZBC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,713 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,063 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,063 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanging mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,998 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in middle of tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear indicators (5.3.2 (d))

back box skin deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,998 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in middle of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear indicators (5.3.2 (d))

back box skin deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,357 miles

Exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,357 miles

Exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,633 miles

Back box of exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,306 miles

brakes need serviceing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,735 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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AU62 ZBC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AU62 ZBC, 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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AU62 ZBC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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