2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · EF61 VGU
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 142,006 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF61 VGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 142,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EF61 VGU 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 (EF61 VGU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EF61 VGU Mileage History
- 20/03/2023129,324 mi
- 18/03/2024137,015 mi+7,691 mi
- 19/03/2025140,019 mi+3,004 mi
- 19/03/2025140,019 mi
- 06/03/2026142,006 mi+1,987 mi
Average of roughly 4,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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