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BG61 YLO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 116,164 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door and wing damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,624 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 107,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,558 miles

Nearside door and wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 31 Jul 2021 62,017 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 62,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,146 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,316 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 23,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between the tread - down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between the tread - down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2017 12,494 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 11,806 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 10,015 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 7,803 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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BG61 YLO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 BG61 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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