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2012 FORD FIESTA1.2L PETROL

WS02 BAD

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Free vehicle summary for WS02 BAD: 2012 FORD FIESTA (RED, PETROL). Mileage: 149,278. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 24/05/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1242cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 May 2025 with 138,842 miles. While a failure was recorded just four days prior at 138,771 miles, the lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests either an administrative error or a minor non-mechanical issue that was immediately rectified. Since May 2022, the car has secured clean passes without any recorded advisories, indicating that the owner has maintained the mechanical integrity of the vehicle over the last three years. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,900 miles per year. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, moving from 99,054 miles in May 2022 to 138,842 miles in May 2025. This regular usage suggests consistent operation rather than long periods of standing, which often leads to perished seals or seized components. The intervals between tests remain strictly at annual intervals, reflecting a disciplined approach to legal compliance that aligns with the vehicle's age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage wear items that are not captured by the MOT test. At nearly 140,000 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for signs of fatigue or leakage. Given the consistent history, the structural integrity likely remains sound, but the age of the vehicle increases rubber degradation. Despite the lack of recorded faults, a thorough check of the chassis and underside sills remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed between the annual inspections.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 14:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 May 2025 with 138,842 miles. While a failure was recorded just four days prior at 138,771 miles, the lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests either an administrative error or a minor non-mechanical issue that was immediately rectified. Since May 2022, the car has secured clean passes without any recorded advisories, indicating that the owner has maintained the mechanical integrity of the vehicle over the last three years. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,900 miles per year. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, moving from 99,054 miles in May 2022 to 138,842 miles in May 2025. This regular usage suggests consistent operation rather than long periods of standing, which often leads to perished seals or seized components. The intervals between tests remain strictly at annual intervals, reflecting a disciplined approach to legal compliance that aligns with the vehicle's age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage wear items that are not captured by the MOT test. At nearly 140,000 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for signs of fatigue or leakage. Given the consistent history, the structural integrity likely remains sound, but the age of the vehicle increases rubber degradation. Despite the lack of recorded faults, a thorough check of the chassis and underside sills remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed between the annual inspections.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Fiesta (WS02 BAD) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between May 2023 and May 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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