2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · FJ62 VPL
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 142,180 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ62 VPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 142,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ62 VPL 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 (FJ62 VPL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FJ62 VPL Mileage History
- 15/09/2023133,868 mi
- 15/09/2023133,872 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/2024139,388 mi+5,516 mi
- 03/10/2024139,388 mi
- 16/09/2025142,180 mi+2,792 mi
Average of roughly 4,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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