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BT61 TYD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,339 mi
Last recorded58,339 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 TYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,339 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 58,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. different size to rest of car 185/55-15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

heat shield at offside rear not fully secured

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,388 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 45,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 31,472 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 31,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 20,924 miles

both near side tyres perished

near side rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,882 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 14,752 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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 TYD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYD, 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 TYD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2012.

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