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BL61 FBE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FBE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,065 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 136,065 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,562 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 133,562 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,378 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,433 miles

front discs worn pads getting low

Fail 4 Feb 2015 31,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs worn pads getting low

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 FBE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

BL61 FBE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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