2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · A17 RDV
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 56,791 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A17 RDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 56,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A17 RDV 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 (A17 RDV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
A17 RDV Mileage History
- 08/02/202346,832 mi
- 06/03/202450,849 mi+4,017 mi
- 06/03/202553,998 mi+3,149 mi
- 05/03/202656,791 mi+2,793 mi
- 05/03/202656,791 mi
Average of roughly 3,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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