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BL61 HXW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,480 mi
Last recorded47,480 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 46,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,160 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 41,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 41,115 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 40,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,170 miles

wipers smear slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2016 35,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,638 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 27,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc 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 HXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL61 HXW registered?

BL61 HXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is BL61 HXW safe to buy?

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