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BD61 NSZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,213 mi
Last recorded49,213 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 NSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 49,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 47,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,394 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,364 miles

Coolant below min

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 41,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,908 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 38,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 36,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 34,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 31,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 28,105 miles

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Nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer tread

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,473 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers worn

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 24,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD61 NSZ, 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 BD61 NSZ registered?

BD61 NSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BD61 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 NSZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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