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BD61 RPU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,495 mi
Last recorded55,495 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 55,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 54,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rusty and corred (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 52,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,397 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill has slight damage

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,102 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,059 miles

rear axle bushes split/torn

Fail 9 Jan 2020 47,059 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bushes split/torn

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,591 miles

under shield.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 42,591 miles

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

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

under shield.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,982 miles

under shield fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,392 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 25,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,100 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 RPU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPU, 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 BD61 RPU registered?

BD61 RPU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is BD61 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 RPU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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