2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · K16 ABE
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 136,702 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 136,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K16 ABE 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 (K16 ABE) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
K16 ABE Mileage History
- 20/09/2024110,205 mi
- 05/09/2025122,580 mi+12,375 mi
- 05/09/2025122,582 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/2026136,702 mi+14,120 mi
- 25/08/2026136,702 mi
Average of roughly 13,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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