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BV62 OYJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,671 mi
Last recorded68,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 OYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 68,671 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 68,671 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 67,116 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front crossmember damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear bumper loose and damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light unit full of water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,980 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front radiator crossmember broken and radiator insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper insecure and lower trim damaged

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water! (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 63,925 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front radiator crossmember broken and radiator insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper insecure and lower trim damaged

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water! (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 61,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front CV Boot deteriated

Offside Front CV Boot deteriated

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 61,964 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front CV Boot deteriated

Offside Front CV Boot deteriated

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,352 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 59,329 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,734 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 56,732 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 38,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,173 miles

Offside Driveshaft oil seal seeping

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,845 miles

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2017 26,844 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 21,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 15,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

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 OYJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 BV62 OYJ, 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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BV62 OYJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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