2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · BF12 OPT
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 204,048 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,048 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.
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BF12 OPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2026
- 204,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF12 OPT 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 (BF12 OPT) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
BF12 OPT Mileage History
- 20/03/2023180,289 mi
- 20/03/2024190,186 mi+9,897 mi
- 20/03/2024190,186 mi
- 29/03/2025196,730 mi+6,544 mi
- 24/03/2026204,048 mi+7,318 mi
Average of roughly 7,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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