2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · ET12 AAY
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 83,740 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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ET12 AAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 83,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET12 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (ET12 AAY) between March 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2023 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
ET12 AAY Mileage History
- 04/03/202282,390 mi
- 04/03/202282,390 mi
- 04/02/202383,740 mi+1,350 mi
- 04/02/202383,740 mi
Average of roughly 1,464 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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