2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FD61 OBM
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 138,779 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD61 OBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 138,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD61 OBM 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 (FD61 OBM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
FD61 OBM Mileage History
- 24/10/2023120,171 mi
- 24/10/2023120,171 mi
- 21/10/2024132,104 mi+11,933 mi
- 22/10/2025138,779 mi+6,675 mi
- 23/10/2025138,779 mi
Average of roughly 9,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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