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DA61 BTO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,554 mi
Last recorded36,554 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BTO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 36,554 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 36,554 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,310 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides [wishbones] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded slightly

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 36,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 35,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,321 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 35,321 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,101 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,044 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 34,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 31,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,748 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 BTO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 DA61 BTO, 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 BTO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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