CarVerify

Free Car Check

A1 EPL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,483 mi
Last recorded20,483 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 20,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 20,088 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 20,088 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing replace (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 19,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 18,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 18,666 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 17,613 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,035 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 17,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,602 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,953 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A1 EPL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 EPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A1 EPL?

You can check the full history of A1 EPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A1 EPL registered?

A1 EPL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is A1 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 EPL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A1 EPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A1 EPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.