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BT61 GGF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,752 mi
Last recorded120,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 GGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 120,752 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 113,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% ns weaker than os (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 101,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 81,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,778 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 70,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,513 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 29,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 26,383 miles

Rear tyres started cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2017 23,329 miles

Front brake pads getting low

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2017 23,329 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,017 miles

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

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

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 GGF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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