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BD61 TKU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 85,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,169 miles

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

clutch noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2023 81,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

clutch noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,154 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 77,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,722 miles

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

clutch noisey

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,722 miles

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

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

clutch noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,852 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,585 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind and flutcheraion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 28,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TKU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

BD61 TKU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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