2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DH53 ABS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 49,268 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DH53 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 49,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DH53 ABS 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 (DH53 ABS) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DH53 ABS Mileage History
- 23/12/202344,872 mi
- 23/12/202446,682 mi+1,810 mi
- 23/12/202446,682 mi
- 18/12/202549,268 mi+2,586 mi
- 18/12/202549,268 mi
Average of roughly 2,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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