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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LT12 RFEMOT history

LT12 RFE is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LT12 RFE black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,536 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 RFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 RFE was last recorded at 139,536 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 38,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,789 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
38,747 miles
Average per year
10,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,536 miles
  • 2025 – 100,789 miles
  • 2024 – 96,697 miles
  • 2023 – 93,656 miles
  • 2022 – 90,329 miles
  • 2021 – 87,303 miles
  • 2020 – 83,167 miles
  • 2019 – 74,677 miles
  • 2018 – 66,802 miles
  • 2017 – 50,203 miles
  • 2016 – 35,974 miles
  • 2015 – 25,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in thread, outer side wall slight perished. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,536 miles
    Test number
    731552416785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,536 miles (+38,747)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,536 miles
    Test number
    789541129093
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,789 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,789 miles
    Test number
    444590781457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,697 miles (+3,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    200855142458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,656 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,656 miles
    Test number
    811099820468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    694791591094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,329 miles (+3,026)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    749739564037
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass87,303 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    302079068951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass83,167 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,167 miles
    Test number
    842854170913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,145 miles (+8,468)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,145 miles
    Test number
    222535698730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    811872084739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail74,677 miles (+7,875)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    537111254517
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,802 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    922490694977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in thread, outer side wall slight perished. (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail66,553 miles (+16,350)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    373668180875
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in thread, outer side wall slight perished. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,203 miles
    Test number
    923812780291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail50,202 miles (+14,228)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    631537365166
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass35,974 miles (+10,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,974 miles
    Test number
    800630732988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside nail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass25,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,787 miles
    Test number
    929768975044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 RFE

Does LT12 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 RFE is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 RFE?
The MOT on LT12 RFE is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 RFE done?
LT12 RFE was recorded at 139,536 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 10,330 miles a year.
Has LT12 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 RFE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 RFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 RFE find?
LT12 RFE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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