2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · KE53 BRS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 112,635 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE53 BRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 112,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KE53 BRS 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 (KE53 BRS) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KE53 BRS Mileage History
- 08/02/2024103,135 mi
- 08/02/2024103,135 mi
- 10/02/2025108,564 mi+5,429 mi
- 30/01/2026112,634 mi+4,070 mi
- 30/01/2026112,635 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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