2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YR12 CGO
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 47,854 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 CGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 47,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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YR12 CGO 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 (YR12 CGO) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YR12 CGO Mileage History
- 04/04/202340,512 mi
- 05/04/202340,512 mi
- 17/08/202445,332 mi+4,820 mi
- 15/08/202547,838 mi+2,506 mi
- 22/08/202547,854 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 3,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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