2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SC53 ARC
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 99,010 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 ARC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 99,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC53 ARC 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 (SC53 ARC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SC53 ARC Mileage History
- 07/09/202289,959 mi
- 01/09/202392,398 mi+2,439 mi
- 01/09/202392,398 mi
- 05/09/202497,042 mi+4,644 mi
- 08/09/202599,010 mi+1,968 mi
Average of roughly 3,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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