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BT61 HLY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,996 mi
Last recorded79,996 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HLY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,996 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,393 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,384 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,649 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,649 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,749 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 33,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,120 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 HLY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc 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 HLY, 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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What year was BT61 HLY registered?

BT61 HLY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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