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BF62 YBY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 YBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 97,499 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,680 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes noisy in brake tester

Fail 18 Nov 2024 85,634 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light showing from cracked lens[lens tape applied] (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes noisy in brake tester

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 58,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,406 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 14,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 9,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 9,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 9,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,552 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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BF62 YBY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF62 YBY, 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 BF62 YBY registered?

BF62 YBY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 YBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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