2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · H25 FDS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 84,565 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H25 FDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 84,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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H25 FDS 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 (H25 FDS) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (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 13 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
H25 FDS Mileage History
- 06/01/202376,798 mi
- 06/01/202376,798 mi
- 05/01/202479,108 mi+2,310 mi
- 10/01/202583,246 mi+4,138 mi
- 21/10/202584,565 mi+1,319 mi
Average of roughly 2,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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