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BD61 RKJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,817 mi
Last recorded61,817 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 61,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak At Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 61,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak At Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union Leaking At Bulk Head (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 59,264 miles

Front sub -frame rusty.

Front tyres have very slight wear on inside edges,.

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

Rear Outer axle bushes slightly perished.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 59,239 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front sub -frame rusty.

Front tyres have very slight wear on inside edges,.

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

Rear Outer axle bushes slightly perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 53,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,589 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 45,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,668 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,860 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,816 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 14,414 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,130 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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BD61 RKJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

BD61 RKJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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