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BJ62 NKO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,428 mi
Last recorded163,428 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 NKO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 163,428 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

chassis/subframes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2025 162,052 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 150,767 miles

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 150,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 140,060 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror unit loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bold inside edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 140,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror unit loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bold inside edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,482 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,093 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,934 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 88,771 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,051 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,400 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,562 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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BJ62 NKO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ62 NKO, 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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BJ62 NKO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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