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BL61 HXA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,472 mi
Last recorded55,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 55,472 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded and pads wearing low

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,655 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2025 54,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,732 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,066 miles

front sub frame and lower suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 53,066 miles

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

front sub frame and lower suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,738 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,958 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 44,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,432 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on both edges

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 HXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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