2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SA12 EBU
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 158,046 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 158,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SA12 EBU 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 (SA12 EBU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SA12 EBU Mileage History
- 16/11/2023120,113 mi
- 19/11/2024137,545 mi+17,432 mi
- 05/11/2025158,044 mi+20,499 mi
- 05/11/2025158,046 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/2025158,046 mi
Average of roughly 19,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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