2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV12 RVO
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 78,742 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV12 RVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2026
- 78,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV12 RVO 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 (CV12 RVO) between March 2022 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CV12 RVO Mileage History
- 02/03/202250,263 mi
- 09/03/202352,737 mi+2,474 mi
- 29/10/202455,992 mi+3,255 mi
- 30/10/202567,545 mi+11,553 mi
- 02/11/202678,742 mi+11,197 mi
Average of roughly 6,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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