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BU62 ZBN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,441 mi
Last recorded60,441 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,441 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre started to crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush de bonded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush started to de bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre started to crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,318 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes started to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre started to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 56,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes started to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre started to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,863 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,022 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,051 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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BU62 ZBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc 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 BU62 ZBN, 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

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What year was BU62 ZBN registered?

BU62 ZBN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is BU62 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 ZBN 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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