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BK62 XZU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 XZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,555 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers

Fail 25 Oct 2022 77,555 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,744 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,046 miles

both rear tyre tread out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,329 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 41,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,747 miles

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

rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

surface corrosion rear springs

Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,768 miles

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

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

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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BK62 XZU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK62 XZU, 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 BK62 XZU registered?

BK62 XZU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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