2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SO12 XMB
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 56,283 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 XMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2026
- 56,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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SO12 XMB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (SO12 XMB) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SO12 XMB Mileage History
- 26/02/202440,852 mi
- 26/02/202440,852 mi
- 17/02/202549,944 mi+9,092 mi
- 18/02/202549,945 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/202656,283 mi+6,338 mi
Average of roughly 7,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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