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CA62 BZL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 BZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,875 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 96,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,445 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN ADRIFT

Fail 6 Jul 2023 86,445 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN ADRIFT

Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,902 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 65,898 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,285 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 57,155 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,442 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,173 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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CA62 BZL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA62 BZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA62 BZL registered?

CA62 BZL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CA62 BZL safe to buy?

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