2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · LF12 YGX
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 133,948 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF12 YGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 133,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LF12 YGX 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 (LF12 YGX) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LF12 YGX Mileage History
- 02/03/2024117,394 mi
- 06/03/2024117,394 mi
- 12/02/2025123,425 mi+6,031 mi
- 12/02/2025123,425 mi
- 24/02/2026133,948 mi+10,523 mi
Average of roughly 8,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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