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BL61 DHD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 95,099 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 74,199 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 67,749 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,940 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 58,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2020 54,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 195/50/15 starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 46,169 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 46,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres 2mm only 195/50/15

Pass 28 Jan 2016 20,027 miles

both front tyres worn to 2-3mm 195/50/15

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Pass 24 Jan 2015 11,217 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 DHD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

BL61 DHD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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