2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · JC10 LAB
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 160,908 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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JC10 LAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 160,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JC10 LAB 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 (JC10 LAB) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
JC10 LAB Mileage History
- 02/07/2023133,950 mi
- 29/07/2024147,888 mi+13,938 mi
- 19/07/2025154,853 mi+6,965 mi
- 01/08/2026160,908 mi+6,055 mi
- 03/08/2026160,908 mi
Average of roughly 8,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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