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BU62 ZZH

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,762 mi
Last recorded119,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZZH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 119,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 112,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 87,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp lens broken, showing white light. (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 79,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 71,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 63,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,925 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 50,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 18,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,811 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,389 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 ZZH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

BU62 ZZH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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