2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SW12 EVW
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 55,047 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 EVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 55,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW12 EVW 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 EVW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam when main beam switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.
SW12 EVW Mileage History
- 15/08/202334,363 mi
- 14/08/202438,663 mi+4,300 mi
- 14/08/202438,663 mi
- 16/08/202543,836 mi+5,173 mi
- 15/08/202655,047 mi+11,211 mi
Average of roughly 6,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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