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BT61 DYX

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,563 mi
Last recorded158,563 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DYX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 158,563 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 158,471 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 144,936 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 144,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 132,069 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 132,066 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 122,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 113,798 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 113,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 105,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,216 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 99,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 93,946 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,817 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,919 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

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 DYX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DYX, 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 DYX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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