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CA61 BVW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 BVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 86,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,895 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,554 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 73,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,907 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 58,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA61 BVW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA61 BVW, 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 CA61 BVW registered?

CA61 BVW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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