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BF62 UPM

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,636 mi
Last recorded136,636 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UPM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 136,636 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 136,636 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,488 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 131,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 124,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 109,589 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,511 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 31,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF62 UPM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF62 UPM, 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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BF62 UPM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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