2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · R888 RSX
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 130,823 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R888 RSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 130,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R888 RSX 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 (R888 RSX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R888 RSX Mileage History
- 30/09/2022107,404 mi
- 13/10/2023115,343 mi+7,939 mi
- 26/09/2024122,784 mi+7,441 mi
- 26/09/2024122,784 mi
- 01/09/2025130,823 mi+8,039 mi
Average of roughly 8,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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