2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FL12 FHM
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 174,647 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FL12 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 174,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FL12 FHM 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 (FL12 FHM) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL12 FHM Mileage History
- 20/02/2023148,856 mi
- 24/02/2024161,523 mi+12,667 mi
- 24/02/2024161,536 mi+13 mi
- 20/02/2025168,264 mi+6,728 mi
- 13/02/2026174,647 mi+6,383 mi
Average of roughly 8,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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