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BD62 HTY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,574 mi
Last recorded113,574 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 113,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,321 miles

Both front headlight brackets glued

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Signs of coolant leak, coolant level ok

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,509 miles

Front both headlight brackets been glued together

Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,509 miles

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

Coolant leak around themosat housing and gearbox area

Front both headlight brackets been glued together

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corrioded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,259 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area, gearbox side

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,962 miles

Coolant leak appears to be from thermostat, further investigation required

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,962 miles

Coolant leak appears to be from thermostat, further investigation required

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 42,648 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 36,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,881 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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BD62 HTY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BD62 HTY, 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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BD62 HTY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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