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BL61 HYV

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,459 mi
Last recorded77,459 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 77,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both pls check wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,588 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 66,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,847 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 62,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,681 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 57,641 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,348 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,966 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 31,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,321 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 22,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,244 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 15,244 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,738 miles

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

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

cut in near side front tyre outer wall

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 HYV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

BL61 HYV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 HYV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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