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BG62 RVJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,267 mi
Last recorded132,267 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 RVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 132,267 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 132,267 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 124,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement unit worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear panel insecure

Fail 1 May 2025 124,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear panel insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,027 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,512 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge/ nsr sidewall damaged both poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2019 67,508 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working unit damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced unit damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge/ nsr sidewall damaged both poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,724 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges x 2 POOR CONDITION

Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn outer edges x 2 POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,147 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 39,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white bulb (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,737 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 RVJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 BG62 RVJ, 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 RVJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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