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BD61 SDX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,305 mi
Last recorded100,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 100,305 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,745 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 98,741 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All 4 bulbs showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,549 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 86,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,473 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 83,472 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,480 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 65,183 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 65,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,877 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres perished, uneven wear

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,132 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,881 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 SDX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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