2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · M12 OAW
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 119,215 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M12 OAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 119,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 OAW 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 (M12 OAW) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
M12 OAW Mileage History
- 13/03/202484,762 mi
- 26/03/2025106,113 mi+21,351 mi
- 26/03/2025106,113 mi
- 31/03/2026119,214 mi+13,101 mi
- 10/04/2026119,215 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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