2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · CE12 KVH
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 148,723 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE12 KVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 148,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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CE12 KVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (CE12 KVH) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D/LED lights fitted(not standard) (4.1.4 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))”.
CE12 KVH Mileage History
- 10/03/2023116,317 mi
- 04/03/2024122,493 mi+6,176 mi
- 22/02/2025123,610 mi+1,117 mi
- 16/03/2026148,560 mi+24,950 mi
- 15/07/2026148,723 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 9,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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