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BT61 OAO

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,423 mi
Last recorded119,423 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 OAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 119,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to open the boot

Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,242 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 100,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s/r axle mounting bush deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2024 100,656 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s door mirror backing missing

n/s/r axle mounting bush deteriorating

no oil on dip stick

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,465 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2022 67,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,016 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2021 58,016 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,629 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,958 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,694 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,335 miles

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm /cracking between tread

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Dec 2017 43,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm /cracking between tread

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,486 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,457 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,100 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 OAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

BT61 OAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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