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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LT12 SBUMOT history

LT12 SBU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 41,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LT12 SBU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
41,863 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 SBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 SBU was last recorded at 41,863 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,386 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,477 miles
Average per year
2,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,863 miles
  • 2024 – 39,386 miles
  • 2023 – 34,699 miles
  • 2021 – 32,808 miles
  • 2020 – 31,868 miles
  • 2019 – 28,483 miles
  • 2018 – 25,483 miles
  • 2017 – 21,813 miles
  • 2016 – 17,646 miles
  • 2015 – 14,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,863 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    41,863 miles
    Test number
    396733958830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail41,863 miles (+2,477)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,863 miles
    Test number
    126045088248
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass39,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    39,386 miles
    Test number
    964111330437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail39,386 miles (+2,505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,386 miles
    Test number
    443895553532
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass36,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    973134876622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail36,881 miles (+2,182)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    615131204591
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,699 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    801079382574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    913788042710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail32,808 miles (+940)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    695624124434
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass31,868 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,868 miles
    Test number
    822074512841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,483 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    419573060645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,483 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,483 miles
    Test number
    596425658886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,813 miles (+4,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,813 miles
    Test number
    183528514805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass17,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    155821763208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,646 miles (+3,420)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    262291786164
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass14,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,226 miles
    Test number
    297738865414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LT12 SBU

Does LT12 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 SBU is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 SBU?
The MOT on LT12 SBU is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 SBU done?
LT12 SBU was recorded at 41,863 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,627 miles a year.
Has LT12 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 SBU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 SBU 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 SBU find?
LT12 SBU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear body damage; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres edges.

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