2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · S24 TDT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on February 19, 2026, 74,625 miles. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in the previous two years. In both February 2025 and February 2026, the vehicle failed the initial test before being rectified. This suggests that specific mechanical issues are addressed only when testing fails, indicating a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative service schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,330 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 3,963 miles, followed by another 4,958 miles in the year leading up to the February 2026 test. This low annual usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts, perished seals, and corrosion from the vehicle sitting for long periods between uses. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the components that likely caused the recent failures, as the record does not specify the exact defects found. Given the age and low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, which are common on Fiesta of this era. Examine the brake discs for surface pitting and seized calipers which often occur when cars are driven infrequently. Checking the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arch pans is also vital to ensure that hidden corrosion has not compromised the chassis despite the clean MOT results.