2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AL05 ALH
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 132,560 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL05 ALH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 132,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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AL05 ALH 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 (AL05 ALH) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
AL05 ALH Mileage History
- 29/07/2024109,294 mi
- 30/07/2024109,295 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/2025120,820 mi+11,525 mi
- 21/08/2026132,557 mi+11,737 mi
- 09/09/2026132,560 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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