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BL61 AYP

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 AYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 89,849 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,265 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 64,265 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,065 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge + perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 53,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 53,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,937 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,523 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,472 miles

nail osr tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,603 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 AYP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL61 AYP, 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 AYP registered?

BL61 AYP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 AYP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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