2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · WM12 WUJ
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 114,265 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM12 WUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 114,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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WM12 WUJ 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 (WM12 WUJ) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 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), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity Flashi”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
WM12 WUJ Mileage History
- 16/02/202395,558 mi
- 01/02/2024102,128 mi+6,570 mi
- 31/03/2025106,681 mi+4,553 mi
- 02/04/2025106,681 mi
- 30/03/2026114,265 mi+7,584 mi
Average of roughly 6,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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