2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · KP12 XPA
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 194,901 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP12 XPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 194,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP12 XPA 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 (KP12 XPA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KP12 XPA Mileage History
- 18/07/2023281,471 mi
- 24/07/2023281,631 mi+160 mi
- 22/07/2024181,612 mi-100,019 mi
- 29/07/2025188,523 mi+6,911 mi
- 27/07/2026194,901 mi+6,378 mi
Average of roughly -28,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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