2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · HV12 EDF
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 31,060 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV12 EDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 31,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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HV12 EDF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (HV12 EDF) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
HV12 EDF Mileage History
- 23/03/202223,322 mi
- 22/03/202325,179 mi+1,857 mi
- 20/03/202427,238 mi+2,059 mi
- 07/03/202528,924 mi+1,686 mi
- 19/03/202631,060 mi+2,136 mi
Average of roughly 1,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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