2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SD62 YMK
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 56,312 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD62 YMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 56,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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SD62 YMK 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 (SD62 YMK) between October 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SD62 YMK Mileage History
- 02/10/202446,762 mi
- 15/09/202551,841 mi+5,079 mi
- 15/09/202551,842 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/202551,844 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/202656,312 mi+4,468 mi
Average of roughly 5,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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