2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BV12 GUO
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 106,603 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV12 GUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 106,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV12 GUO 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 (BV12 GUO) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BV12 GUO Mileage History
- 17/02/202288,003 mi
- 17/02/202288,003 mi
- 15/02/202397,847 mi+9,844 mi
- 13/02/2024103,998 mi+6,151 mi
- 12/02/2025106,603 mi+2,605 mi
Average of roughly 6,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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