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BT61 SWF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,826 mi
Last recorded64,826 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 SWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 64,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 64,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,395 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 62,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 55,536 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 55,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,660 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of safety belt

Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,149 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 SWF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc 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 SWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 SWF registered?

BT61 SWF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is BT61 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 SWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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