2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · JS12 RCS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 132,340 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS12 RCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 132,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JS12 RCS Mileage History
- 03/01/2024114,116 mi
- 03/01/2024114,116 mi
- 17/12/2024122,940 mi+8,824 mi
- 15/12/2025132,188 mi+9,248 mi
- 22/12/2025132,340 mi+152 mi
Average of roughly 9,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS12 RCS 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 (JS12 RCS) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 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 (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both isolaters perished away/missing ”.
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