2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FE62 MXH
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 76,451 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE62 MXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 76,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE62 MXH 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 (FE62 MXH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FE62 MXH Mileage History
- 13/07/202465,194 mi
- 01/08/202571,169 mi+5,975 mi
- 01/08/202571,170 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/202676,451 mi+5,281 mi
- 28/07/202676,451 mi
Average of roughly 5,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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