2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FH61 ATF
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 107,130 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH61 ATF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 107,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH61 ATF 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 (FH61 ATF) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
FH61 ATF Mileage History
- 23/05/202392,613 mi
- 23/05/202496,982 mi+4,369 mi
- 30/05/202599,919 mi+2,937 mi
- 02/06/202599,922 mi+3 mi
- 28/05/2026107,130 mi+7,208 mi
Average of roughly 4,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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