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BR51 LET

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,497 mi
Last recorded111,497 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 LET
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2024 104,790 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure slightly loose (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 75,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,202 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 50,202 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,404 miles

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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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BR51 LET is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BR51 LET, 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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BR51 LET is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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