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BG61 BWP

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,351 mi
Last recorded121,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,351 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 121,351 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,473 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Fail 30 Jan 2023 97,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 89,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,363 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 81,362 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 14 Jan 2015 37,609 miles

Nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

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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BG61 BWP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White 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 BG61 BWP, 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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BG61 BWP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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