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BL61 HZV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,352 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 85,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,633 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,466 miles

Exhaust system corroded. (Back box/silencer)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (Discoloured) (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 79,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant low !

Exhaust system corroded. (Back box/silencer)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Red temperature/coolant light illuminated towards end of test. (Over heated/heating)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (Discoloured) (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,709 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 19,701 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,961 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 13,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,582 miles

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 HZV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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