2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · ML62 SLU
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 82,323 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML62 SLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 82,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML62 SLU 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 (ML62 SLU) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
ML62 SLU Mileage History
- 10/10/202273,388 mi
- 30/10/202378,171 mi+4,783 mi
- 02/11/202378,173 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/202581,371 mi+3,198 mi
- 07/04/202682,323 mi+952 mi
Average of roughly 2,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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