2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E16 TBS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 85,607 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E16 TBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 85,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E16 TBS 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 (E16 TBS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E16 TBS Mileage History
- 16/01/202364,033 mi
- 12/01/202472,029 mi+7,996 mi
- 12/01/202472,029 mi
- 20/01/202579,839 mi+7,810 mi
- 12/01/202685,607 mi+5,768 mi
Average of roughly 7,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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