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BV62 VWU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,169 miles

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

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

both front tyres are bald inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2024 92,332 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 92,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 60,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,798 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 56,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,905 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,413 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,957 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 25,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 VWU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

BV62 VWU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BV62 VWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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