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EF12 VKL

2012 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 68,229 miles on the clock, averaging 5,817 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EF12 VKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,817

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading68,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,416
Average per year5,817
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF12 VKL 9k23k38k53k68k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage63,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage58,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage53,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage48,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage43,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage37,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage31,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage23,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage15,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage8,569 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2008–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EF12 VKL

What car is EF12 VKL?

EF12 VKL is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EF12 VKL?

The last recorded mileage for EF12 VKL was 68,229 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF12 VKL passed its MOT?

EF12 VKL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is EF12 VKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF12 VKL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EF12 VKL?

EF12 VKL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.