2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · BD52 DON
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 42,961 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD52 DON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 42,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD52 DON 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 (BD52 DON) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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 (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d)”.
BD52 DON Mileage History
- 20/12/202240,612 mi
- 12/12/202341,537 mi+925 mi
- 12/12/202442,313 mi+776 mi
- 12/12/202442,313 mi
- 28/11/202542,961 mi+648 mi
Average of roughly 799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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