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BT61 EAM

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 98,647 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 98,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose not secured at shock absorber

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 87,889 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,819 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 77,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,409 miles

steering noisey but no play detected

Fail 4 Feb 2021 60,409 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering noisey but no play detected

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,836 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 61,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,586 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,586 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,627 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,441 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 EAM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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