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BV62 SZJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,021 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 95,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,791 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,617 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSH'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,249 miles

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

Front bonnet catch requires att.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly damaged also brake pipes bent (1.1.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 78,249 miles

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

Front bonnet catch requires att.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly damaged also brake pipes bent (1.1.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,337 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,505 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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BV62 SZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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