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BG62 ZFA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,107 mi
Last recorded85,107 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 85,107 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,025 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,895 miles

middle and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing.

Fail 28 Jul 2022 79,895 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,944 miles

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

rear exhaust box casing heavily corroded but is not blowing

Fail 20 Jul 2021 75,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box casing heavily corroded but is not blowing

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,411 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 59,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,283 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 39,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 26,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 15,388 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 15,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZFA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

BG62 ZFA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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