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BT61 XUY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,500 mi
Last recorded60,500 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 XUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 60,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 55,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s pads 2.5mm to 2.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section [general ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 50,005 miles

front brake pads 3mm

front subframe has general corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 50,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads 3mm

front subframe has general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very worn inner edge [devoid of tread ,stepped up tread section ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 44,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box [pipe fracture into box] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very worn inner edge [devoid of tread ,stepped up tread section ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 35,202 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 27,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 22,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 18,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 13,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,140 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 XUY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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