2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · ET12 AEM
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 140,235 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET12 AEM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 140,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET12 AEM 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 (ET12 AEM) between July 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
ET12 AEM Mileage History
- 18/07/201522,014 mi
- 20/07/201630,356 mi+8,342 mi
- 28/07/201630,473 mi+117 mi
- 28/07/201630,473 mi
- 03/07/201739,877 mi+9,404 mi
- 05/07/201739,918 mi+41 mi
- 04/07/201852,638 mi+12,720 mi
- 19/07/201969,385 mi+16,747 mi
- 20/01/202186,171 mi+16,786 mi
- 13/04/202187,035 mi+864 mi
- 05/04/202297,690 mi+10,655 mi
- 31/03/2023109,113 mi+11,423 mi
- 31/03/2023109,116 mi+3 mi
- 12/04/2024119,911 mi+10,795 mi
- 12/04/2024119,922 mi+11 mi
- 04/04/2025130,280 mi+10,358 mi
- 20/03/2026140,235 mi+9,955 mi
- 20/03/2026140,235 mi
Average of roughly 11,077 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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