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BG62 HWA

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,972 mi
Last recorded145,972 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 145,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,609 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 134,609 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 125,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,879 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 108,878 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer holed / blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,383 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearig on outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2021 95,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres uneven wear wearig on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,515 miles

1 out of 4 directional tyre fitted NSR

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box supporting bracket corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

1 out of 4 directional tyre fitted NSR

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

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

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

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

OSR tyre inner/outer tyre edges completely worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box supporting bracket corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is mishaped

Nearside Rear tyre is excessively mishaped

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder removed and air fresheners removed from mirror ()

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

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres age cracked in tread area

Fail 30 Oct 2017 35,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder removed and air fresheners removed from mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres age cracked in tread area

Pass 29 Oct 2016 30,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 22,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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BG62 HWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG62 HWA, 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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BG62 HWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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