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BV62 WBX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,410 mi
Last recorded89,410 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 WBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,410 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 89,410 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,714 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 77,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 64,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 64,776 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released stay on when lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 60,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 60,046 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leaking from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 55,769 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Centre To Back Box Sleeve Loose. Leaking Gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 49,800 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,992 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,269 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 29,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,725 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 24,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WBX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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