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BG62 ZSY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,821 mi
Last recorded78,821 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 ZSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,821 miles

Both rear upper coil spring rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear upper spring mounting rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear upper spring rubber mounting deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 77,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear upper spring mounting rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear upper spring rubber mounting deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mount deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mount deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 74,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mount deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mount deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,688 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin peels out

Fail 14 Dec 2022 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin peels out

Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,058 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn uneven advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 68,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn uneven advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,894 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 65,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,989 miles

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

OSR tyre perishing

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,227 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyre edges worn

Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,808 miles

offside front tyre edge worn

oil light on

Pass 24 Dec 2015 52,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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 ZSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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