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BT61 HNN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,146 mi
Last recorded81,146 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. NAIL in tyre. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,219 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,760 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s,, slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres, worn slightly on edges,, tread depths ok

o/s and n/s front lower arm, ball joint , dust covers perished

rear exhaust silencer box, slight deterioration

undertrays, sill covers etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,741 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

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

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,741 miles

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

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

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,001 miles

oil light on but level is ok

Fail 21 Jan 2022 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil light on but level is ok

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,416 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 62,406 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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,599 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 58,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,187 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 19 Jan 2019 54,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,239 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 48,178 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,517 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 17 Jan 2017 40,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,816 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,343 miles

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 HNN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HNN, 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 HNN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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