2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · GD12 HWO
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 98,713 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 HWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 98,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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GD12 HWO 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 (GD12 HWO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Steering locking device ineffective lock nut loose on track control arm (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GD12 HWO Mileage History
- 11/05/202486,040 mi
- 15/05/202588,426 mi+2,386 mi
- 16/05/202588,428 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/202698,685 mi+10,257 mi
- 06/05/202698,713 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 6,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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