2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RB05 BOW
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 58,397 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RB05 BOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 58,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RB05 BOW Mileage History
- 14/08/202438,768 mi
- 21/08/202439,170 mi+402 mi
- 23/08/202548,762 mi+9,592 mi
- 23/08/202548,762 mi
- 19/08/202658,397 mi+9,635 mi
Average of roughly 9,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RB05 BOW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (RB05 BOW) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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