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BL61 DHN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,197 mi
Last recorded58,197 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,602 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,938 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Feb 2023 46,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2022 42,820 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 42,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,694 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 36,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,457 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 33,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 25,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm n outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear both reat tyres are cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2015 10,333 miles

both front tyres cracking in treaded area

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 DHN 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 75%.

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

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