2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SW12 DMU
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 95,672 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW12 DMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 95,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW12 DMU Mileage History
- 05/08/202478,996 mi
- 08/08/202586,621 mi+7,625 mi
- 08/08/202586,627 mi+6 mi
- 03/08/202695,672 mi+9,045 mi
- 03/08/202695,672 mi
Average of roughly 8,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 DMU 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 (SW12 DMU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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