2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · HY62 GFZ
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 124,822 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY62 GFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 124,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY62 GFZ 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 (HY62 GFZ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HY62 GFZ Mileage History
- 22/08/202498,782 mi
- 05/08/2025104,753 mi+5,971 mi
- 05/08/2025104,753 mi
- 22/08/2026124,822 mi+20,069 mi
- 22/08/2026124,822 mi
Average of roughly 13,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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