2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · PK12 NLA
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 105,869 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK12 NLA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 105,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
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PK12 NLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (PK12 NLA) between March 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
PK12 NLA Mileage History
- 04/03/201529,206 mi
- 05/03/201529,206 mi
- 14/07/201647,397 mi+18,191 mi
- 01/08/201759,239 mi+11,842 mi
- 07/08/201869,419 mi+10,180 mi
- 08/08/201869,419 mi
- 02/11/201869,620 mi+201 mi
- 17/10/201976,133 mi+6,513 mi
- 19/10/202081,557 mi+5,424 mi
- 18/10/202188,353 mi+6,796 mi
- 19/01/202391,756 mi+3,403 mi
- 19/01/202391,756 mi
- 21/08/202495,236 mi+3,480 mi
- 18/08/202598,857 mi+3,621 mi
- 18/08/202598,857 mi
- 18/08/2026105,869 mi+7,012 mi
- 18/08/2026105,869 mi
Average of roughly 6,691 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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