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BG62 WUM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,995 mi
Last recorded113,995 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,995 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 113,995 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 111,492 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,972 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 105,970 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 100,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,460 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,458 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

exhaust back box corroded

oil/service light on

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 77,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,300 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 WUM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 WUM, 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 BG62 WUM registered?

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

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