2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LO12 OLA
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 93,557 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 OLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 93,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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LO12 OLA 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 (LO12 OLA) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LO12 OLA Mileage History
- 11/02/202374,541 mi
- 27/01/202480,803 mi+6,262 mi
- 07/02/202587,480 mi+6,677 mi
- 07/02/202587,588 mi+108 mi
- 31/01/202693,557 mi+5,969 mi
Average of roughly 6,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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