2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · DC12 HFN
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 71,535 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC12 HFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 71,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DC12 HFN 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 (DC12 HFN) between March 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DC12 HFN Mileage History
- 06/03/202463,328 mi
- 06/03/202463,328 mi
- 27/02/202568,687 mi+5,359 mi
- 27/02/202568,689 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/202571,535 mi+2,846 mi
Average of roughly 4,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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