2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YD12 ACV
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 95,166 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD12 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 95,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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YD12 ACV 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 (YD12 ACV) between May 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YD12 ACV Mileage History
- 15/05/202486,828 mi
- 15/05/202486,830 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/202488,560 mi+1,730 mi
- 08/08/202595,165 mi+6,605 mi
- 08/08/202595,166 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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