2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · PL12 BCF
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 88,396 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL12 BCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 88,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL12 BCF 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 (PL12 BCF) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb installed incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL12 BCF Mileage History
- 02/02/202476,025 mi
- 13/02/202580,320 mi+4,295 mi
- 13/02/202580,320 mi
- 09/02/202688,396 mi+8,076 mi
- 09/02/202688,396 mi
Average of roughly 6,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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