2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · PL12 CAO
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 51,484 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL12 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 51,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL12 CAO 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 CAO) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
PL12 CAO Mileage History
- 30/06/202239,211 mi
- 06/07/202343,689 mi+4,478 mi
- 04/07/202446,258 mi+2,569 mi
- 01/07/202548,636 mi+2,378 mi
- 03/07/202651,484 mi+2,848 mi
Average of roughly 3,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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