2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SL62 YDD
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 69,984 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL62 YDD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2022
- 69,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL62 YDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (SL62 YDD) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2022 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: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SL62 YDD Mileage History
- 28/03/202269,984 mi
- 05/04/202269,984 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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