2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · YG12 YGV
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 178,929 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG12 YGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 178,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG12 YGV 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 (YG12 YGV) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength re”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength R”.
YG12 YGV Mileage History
- 05/04/2024166,018 mi
- 10/04/2025171,560 mi+5,542 mi
- 02/07/2026178,886 mi+7,326 mi
- 10/07/2026178,907 mi+21 mi
- 17/07/2026178,929 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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