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BL61 CLF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,486 mi
Last recorded40,486 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 CLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 40,486 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 38,354 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 37,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 36,346 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 31,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 28,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 28,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 25,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 21,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 12,130 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 CLF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BL61 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

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

Is BL61 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 CLF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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