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BD61 EVF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 EVF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 121,712 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Fail 21 May 2026 121,710 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Fail 19 May 2026 121,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 112,192 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 112,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 112,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 107,297 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 107,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,331 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 105,331 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,932 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 99,932 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 84,879 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 84,879 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 79,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 73,573 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2017 68,259 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 59,205 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 59,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 47,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BD61 EVF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BD61 EVF, 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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BD61 EVF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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