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BT61 DXA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 109,848 miles

Both front bottom ball joints, dust covers perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2025 109,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Both front bottom ball joints, dust covers perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,699 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 74,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 74,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,976 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,506 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 50,541 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 47,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 38,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 22,163 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 17,928 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,698 miles

N.S.R Tyre Cracking Slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O.S.F Tyre Cracking Slightly

O.S.R Tyre Cracking Slightly

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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BT61 DXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT61 DXA, 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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BT61 DXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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