2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SH62 HCF
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 89,168 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH62 HCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 89,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH62 HCF 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 (SH62 HCF) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH62 HCF Mileage History
- 17/08/202376,468 mi
- 10/08/202482,766 mi+6,298 mi
- 13/05/202586,961 mi+4,195 mi
- 15/05/202586,961 mi
- 15/04/202689,168 mi+2,207 mi
Average of roughly 4,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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