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BD61 TVL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,345 mi
Last recorded69,345 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 64,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,786 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 59,786 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,553 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,233 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 53,232 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 49,724 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 34,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,945 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,178 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,017 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 TVL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

BD61 TVL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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