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BT62 VRN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 VRN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,794 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,898 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,509 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2021 89,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,247 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 77,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,609 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,184 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,229 miles

Rear both tyre starting to crack on tyre face

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 31,221 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text both (6.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background both (6.3.2a)

Rear both tyre starting to crack on tyre face

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 25,211 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BT62 VRN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc 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 BT62 VRN, 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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BT62 VRN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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