2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · HV62 WVH
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 121,159 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV62 WVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 121,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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HV62 WVH 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 (HV62 WVH) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HV62 WVH Mileage History
- 27/11/202397,212 mi
- 27/11/202397,213 mi+1 mi
- 26/11/2024107,546 mi+10,333 mi
- 27/11/2024107,613 mi+67 mi
- 06/10/2025121,159 mi+13,546 mi
Average of roughly 12,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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