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BT61 DYD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,966 mi
Last recorded135,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 135,965 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 125,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 125,270 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear shocks have a leak and reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres have several flat spots, out of shape and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,029 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower sill area has small damage.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 116,029 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower sill area has small damage.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 108,045 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Bumper insecure and trim attached. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,311 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 56,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,940 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,012 miles

Front Tyres worn on extreme inner edges.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 26,012 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Tyres worn on extreme inner edges.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,557 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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BT61 DYD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT61 DYD, 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 DYD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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