2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MT12 FCA
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 120,735 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 FCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 120,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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MT12 FCA 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 (MT12 FCA) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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 (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Side repeater not working [in mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
MT12 FCA Mileage History
- 30/07/202485,595 mi
- 29/07/202595,256 mi+9,661 mi
- 29/07/202595,258 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/2026120,735 mi+25,477 mi
- 04/08/2026120,735 mi
Average of roughly 17,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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