2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LH12 ADU
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 74,639 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH12 ADU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 74,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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LH12 ADU 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 (LH12 ADU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LH12 ADU Mileage History
- 25/09/202363,077 mi
- 03/10/202469,883 mi+6,806 mi
- 03/10/202469,883 mi
- 12/09/202574,638 mi+4,755 mi
- 12/09/202574,639 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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