2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GF62 WBT
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 121,427 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF62 WBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 121,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF62 WBT 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 (GF62 WBT) between November 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust system insecure all hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mountin”; “Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounti”.
GF62 WBT Mileage History
- 15/11/2023109,344 mi
- 01/11/2024115,562 mi+6,218 mi
- 12/11/2024115,593 mi+31 mi
- 30/04/2026121,427 mi+5,834 mi
- 06/05/2026121,427 mi
Average of roughly 4,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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