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BD62 KAU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,720 mi
Last recorded70,720 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,720 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 70,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,576 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 66,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 52,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 52,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 46,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,856 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 35,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,972 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 KAU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD62 KAU, 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 BD62 KAU registered?

BD62 KAU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 KAU safe to buy?

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