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BG62 HXS

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,633 mi
Last recorded96,633 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 96,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 84,570 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,342 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rearview mirror ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Nov 2018 46,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,055 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 39,055 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,396 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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BG62 HXS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 HXS registered?

BG62 HXS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BG62 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 HXS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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