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2012 FORD FIESTA1.2L PETROL

ES53 KER

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2012 FORD FIESTA — PETROL, 1242cc. This vehicle has 92,553 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 23/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1242cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear progression of suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 92,553 miles passed, the accumulation of multiple advisories indicates that components are beginning to fail simultaneously. The presence of slight play in multiple ball joints and corrosion across three coil springs in the latest report suggests that the steering and suspension assemblies are reaching the end of their functional life. At 92,553 miles over 14 years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate urban usage. The mileage data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 7,000 to 9,000 miles covered between each annual inspection from 2021 to 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, though the age of the car is clearly contributing to the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces despite the relatively low odometer reading. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the ball joints and track rod ends have appeared as faults across multiple tests since 2021. The corrosion noted on the coil springs and the rear silencer requires close attention to ensure the rust is not merely surface level and does not lead to structural failure. Additionally, the front brake discs were flagged as worn in 2025; these should be checked for thickness and pitting to determine if they require immediate replacement to maintain safe braking performance.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 03:43
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear progression of suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 92,553 miles passed, the accumulation of multiple advisories indicates that components are beginning to fail simultaneously. The presence of slight play in multiple ball joints and corrosion across three coil springs in the latest report suggests that the steering and suspension assemblies are reaching the end of their functional life. At 92,553 miles over 14 years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate urban usage. The mileage data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 7,000 to 9,000 miles covered between each annual inspection from 2021 to 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, though the age of the car is clearly contributing to the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces despite the relatively low odometer reading. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the ball joints and track rod ends have appeared as faults across multiple tests since 2021. The corrosion noted on the coil springs and the rear silencer requires close attention to ensure the rust is not merely surface level and does not lead to structural failure. Additionally, the front brake discs were flagged as worn in 2025; these should be checked for thickness and pitting to determine if they require immediate replacement to maintain safe braking performance.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2012 Ford Fiesta (ES53 KER), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2021 to September 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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