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BL61 ARF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 ARF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 55,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 52,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 50,141 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 50,141 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened boh (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 46,053 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 46,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,396 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 36,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 32,846 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 29,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 25,667 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 23,296 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 19,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 15,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,546 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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BL61 ARF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL61 ARF, 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 BL61 ARF registered?

BL61 ARF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is BL61 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 ARF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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