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BD61 SBY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,103 mi
Last recorded67,103 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 SBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 67,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 60,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 60,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,105 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 56,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 53,064 miles

Nearside Outer body sill has slight damage

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal has a slight leak of oil

all tyres have small flat spots

Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,339 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 46,339 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,997 miles

Offside Front Lower balljoint slight play

both rear axle bushes poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,932 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 36,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,023 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 32,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting

Offside Rear Tyre splitting

Fail 20 Nov 2017 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting

Offside Rear Tyre splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,370 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,497 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

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 SBY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

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

Is BD61 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 SBY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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