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BU62 ZYW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

194,179 mi
Last recorded194,179 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 194,179 miles

Corrosion hole boot floor

Offside Front Arm pinch bolt double nutted

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 194,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Corrosion hole boot floor

Offside Front Arm pinch bolt double nutted

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 175,963 miles

Offside Rear Boot floor corrosion hole

Fail 1 Nov 2024 175,963 miles

Offside Rear Boot floor corrosion hole

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 163,297 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 163,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,592 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heatshield rattle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 127,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heatshield rattle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,366 miles

Coil spring corroded rear lowers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corrosion

fuel/water warning on

outstanding recall,refer to dealer

rear centre belt sticking in seat trim

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 107,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.62,averaged 0.94 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded rear lowers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corrosion

fuel/water warning on

outstanding recall,refer to dealer

rear centre belt sticking in seat trim

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions not detected

exhaust corroded

unable to assess some areas due to undertrays

Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.62,averaged 0.87 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

unable to assess some areas due to undertrays

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 89,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 76,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside rear ,unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZYW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BU62 ZYW, 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 BU62 ZYW registered?

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

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