2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · R44 VAJ
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 79,690 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R44 VAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 79,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R44 VAJ 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 (R44 VAJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
R44 VAJ Mileage History
- 23/05/202368,933 mi
- 26/05/202368,988 mi+55 mi
- 21/05/202473,204 mi+4,216 mi
- 28/05/202576,108 mi+2,904 mi
- 19/05/202679,690 mi+3,582 mi
Average of roughly 3,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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