2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SM12 KVW
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 85,005 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 KVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 85,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM12 KVW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (SM12 KVW) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM12 KVW Mileage History
- 23/05/202362,942 mi
- 22/05/202474,361 mi+11,419 mi
- 22/05/202474,361 mi
- 06/05/202584,927 mi+10,566 mi
- 13/05/202585,005 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 11,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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