2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SE12 FYG
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 20,667 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE12 FYG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 20,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE12 FYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (SE12 FYG) between July 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SE12 FYG Mileage History
- 10/07/20155,812 mi
- 07/07/20167,468 mi+1,656 mi
- 11/07/20178,924 mi+1,456 mi
- 11/07/20178,924 mi
- 04/07/201810,266 mi+1,342 mi
- 04/07/201810,266 mi
- 11/07/201911,630 mi+1,364 mi
- 11/07/201911,630 mi
- 01/07/202012,588 mi+958 mi
- 01/07/202012,588 mi
- 29/06/202114,626 mi+2,038 mi
- 29/06/202114,626 mi
- 28/06/202215,812 mi+1,186 mi
- 13/06/202316,951 mi+1,139 mi
- 25/06/202418,184 mi+1,233 mi
- 01/07/202519,345 mi+1,161 mi
- 30/06/202620,667 mi+1,322 mi
Average of roughly 1,354 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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