2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MD62 PYW
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 120,496 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD62 PYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 120,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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MD62 PYW 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 (MD62 PYW) between August 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MD62 PYW Mileage History
- 13/08/2024109,240 mi
- 13/08/2024109,242 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/2025114,367 mi+5,125 mi
- 19/03/2026120,495 mi+6,128 mi
- 20/03/2026120,496 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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