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BT61 XEK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 XEK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 74,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,734 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 71,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 22,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 69,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked /advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2020 63,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 59,878 miles

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

The both sides front tyres worn on outer /inner edges change them as soon as possible needed wheel alignement after.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,893 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 49,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,880 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 XEK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

BT61 XEK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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