2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RF12 DFE
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 98,968 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 DFE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 98,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 DFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (RF12 DFE) between July 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF12 DFE Mileage History
- 31/07/201530,100 mi
- 29/07/201649,052 mi+18,952 mi
- 01/11/201761,027 mi+11,975 mi
- 01/11/201761,027 mi
- 01/11/201866,761 mi+5,734 mi
- 18/10/201973,046 mi+6,285 mi
- 28/10/202076,797 mi+3,751 mi
- 06/11/202076,943 mi+146 mi
- 26/10/202180,568 mi+3,625 mi
- 27/10/202284,335 mi+3,767 mi
- 26/10/202387,651 mi+3,316 mi
- 26/10/202387,651 mi
- 29/10/202491,842 mi+4,191 mi
- 05/11/202491,934 mi+92 mi
- 28/10/202596,007 mi+4,073 mi
- 29/10/202596,017 mi+10 mi
- 22/09/202698,965 mi+2,948 mi
- 23/09/202698,968 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,178 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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