2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · JM12 KJM
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 110,380 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM12 KJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 110,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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JM12 KJM 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 (JM12 KJM) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
JM12 KJM Mileage History
- 02/11/2022102,324 mi
- 03/11/2022102,324 mi
- 14/11/2023105,217 mi+2,893 mi
- 23/10/2024108,601 mi+3,384 mi
- 12/01/2026110,380 mi+1,779 mi
Average of roughly 2,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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