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BV62 FJY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,477 mi
Last recorded108,477 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 FJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 108,477 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 108,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 102,585 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 102,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 98,100 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 7 Sep 2022 93,377 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 93,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 85,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

engine covers + undertrays fitted

exhaust backbox corroded/deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,228 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

engine covers + undertrays fitted

exhaust backbox corroded/deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and worn on inner edge 195/50/15 1014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2018 58,821 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and worn on inner edge 195/50/15 1014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 46,802 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 46,790 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 34,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,815 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside 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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BV62 FJY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV62 FJY, 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 BV62 FJY registered?

BV62 FJY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BV62 FJY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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