2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · WJ12 VNB
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 95,062 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 VNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 95,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 VNB 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 (WJ12 VNB) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WJ12 VNB Mileage History
- 28/07/202373,198 mi
- 28/07/202373,200 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/202480,063 mi+6,863 mi
- 09/06/202586,402 mi+6,339 mi
- 15/06/202695,062 mi+8,660 mi
Average of roughly 7,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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