2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BG62 ABZ

The 2012 Ford Fiesta’s most recent MOT test on 3 October 2025 confirms it remains roadworthy, with no defects recorded at 63,453 miles. The absence of advisories or failures over the past three tests—including a clean pass in October 2024 and November 2023—suggests consistent compliance with basic MOT standards. However, the record does not reveal any proactive maintenance history beyond statutory checks, leaving critical wear items unaddressed. The vehicle’s last test occurred just under nine months ago, which is acceptable but not ideal for a car of this age, where suspension deterioration, brake fade, or corrosion could develop rapidly. The recorded mileage of 63,453 miles over 14 years—approximately 4,500 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this vintage, indicating either minimal use or prolonged periods of storage. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests (8,207 miles in just over a year) stands out as the most significant mileage jump, suggesting either intensive use or a period of neglect before regular driving resumed. No failures or advisories during these intervals imply the owner may have avoided heavy wear items, but this pattern also raises questions about whether routine services—such as fluid changes, suspension servicing, or brake inspections—were consistently performed. Given the lack of advisories or failures, the most pressing in-person inspections should focus on suspension components, particularly the rear coil springs and bushes, which are prone to fatigue at this mileage. The 2024 test’s proximity to failure (61,209 miles) before passing at 61,225 miles hints at marginal brake performance or emissions compliance, so brake pads, discs, and caliper binding should be checked. Corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and underbody is another concern, especially given the car’s age; rust through can compromise structural integrity. Finally, verify tyre tread depth and uniformity, as the absence of MOT failures does not guarantee they have been replaced on schedule. A thorough brake fluid flush and differential service are also recommended, as these are not covered by MOT testing.