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BD61 RSU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,039 mi
Last recorded152,039 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 152,039 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2026 152,039 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS worn outer, corroded and pitted inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 90,109 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS worn outer, corroded and pitted inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2024 89,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,857 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs fading from yellow to white

n/s/rear lens damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2023 85,847 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear indicator bulbs fading from yellow to white

n/s/rear lens damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,142 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 76,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,892 miles

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

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

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracked on Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracked + Small Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Slightly Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn On Inner Edge + Small Cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 47,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn On Inner Edge + Small Cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,611 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2015 27,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,019 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 22,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 RSU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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