2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R8 JVL
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 20,464 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 JVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 20,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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R8 JVL 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 (R8 JVL) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
R8 JVL Mileage History
- 19/08/202217,724 mi
- 30/08/202318,492 mi+768 mi
- 02/09/202419,484 mi+992 mi
- 01/09/202519,935 mi+451 mi
- 04/09/202620,464 mi+529 mi
Average of roughly 677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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