2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EK12 PBV
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 188,101 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 PBV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 188,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK12 PBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (EK12 PBV) between April 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust system insecure And leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EK12 PBV Mileage History
- 08/04/201549,090 mi
- 11/04/201673,430 mi+24,340 mi
- 01/04/201799,346 mi+25,916 mi
- 01/04/201799,346 mi
- 05/04/2018118,968 mi+19,622 mi
- 05/04/2018118,968 mi
- 13/04/2019129,774 mi+10,806 mi
- 27/03/2020134,707 mi+4,933 mi
- 27/03/2020134,707 mi
- 06/04/2021143,401 mi+8,694 mi
- 06/04/2021143,411 mi+10 mi
- 06/04/2022153,850 mi+10,439 mi
- 07/04/2022153,851 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2023159,987 mi+6,136 mi
- 11/04/2023159,988 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2024171,112 mi+11,124 mi
- 14/04/2025180,622 mi+9,510 mi
- 05/05/2026188,101 mi+7,479 mi
Average of roughly 12,552 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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