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DA61 BSX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,154 mi
Last recorded123,154 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 123,154 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,154 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,183 miles

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

Sight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 95,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,493 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,714 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,364 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 51,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,141 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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DA61 BSX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 DA61 BSX, 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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DA61 BSX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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