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BE61 CHE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,965 mi
Last recorded115,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE61 CHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 115,965 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 115,965 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 103,056 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,538 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 96,468 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,874 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,311 miles

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

nearside door mirror mounting loose.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,311 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside door mirror mounting loose.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,190 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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BE61 CHE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BE61 CHE, 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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BE61 CHE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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