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BN62 JHA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 JHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,943 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 86,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,408 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 73,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Oct 2023 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,416 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 49,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,930 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 39,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,196 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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BN62 JHA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN62 JHA, 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 BN62 JHA registered?

BN62 JHA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BN62 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 JHA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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