2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AO12 RYT
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 156,308 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AO12 RYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 156,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO12 RYT 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 (AO12 RYT) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AO12 RYT Mileage History
- 23/10/2023146,489 mi
- 05/09/2024153,100 mi+6,611 mi
- 05/09/2024153,103 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/2025156,308 mi+3,205 mi
- 03/09/2025156,308 mi
Average of roughly 5,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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