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BN62 SZU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,522 mi
Last recorded83,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 SZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 83,522 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 83,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,497 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 69,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,500 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 58,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm/cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)/tread damage (cut) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration) (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,548 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,740 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 SZU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN62 SZU?

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What year was BN62 SZU registered?

BN62 SZU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BN62 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 SZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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