2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · A14 HGU
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 114,568 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A14 HGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 114,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
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A14 HGU 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 (A14 HGU) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A14 HGU Mileage History
- 13/02/202498,626 mi
- 03/02/2025105,961 mi+7,335 mi
- 04/02/2025105,963 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2026114,566 mi+8,603 mi
- 03/02/2026114,568 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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