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BT61 SWY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,868 mi
Last recorded213,868 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 213,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer box casing in poor condition however not leaking emmisions

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both - mirror covers also slightly loose not likely to fall off (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four within 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 203,576 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 193,017 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 184,979 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 184,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper popped of clips due to accident damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 175,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2020 175,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2019 157,872 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides misting (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

silencer is in poor condition but not leaking gasses

Fail 8 Jan 2019 157,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam repaired (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides misting (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

silencer is in poor condition but not leaking gasses

Pass 4 Jan 2018 139,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2017 122,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 122,782 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,281 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,561 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SWY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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