2012 FORD FIESTA1.2L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 80,115 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a minor issue was identified and successfully rectified immediately prior to the retest, as the vehicle has since met all safety and emissions standards without further intervention since 2022. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. Between May 2022 at 59,629 miles and May 2025 at 80,115 miles, the car covered roughly 20,500 miles. This low usage indicates light travel, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from the degradation of rubber-based components and perishation of brake fluid if the car sits stationary for extended periods between annual tests. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related wear rather than mileage. Since the MOT history shows no recurring advisories for suspension bushes or brake calipers, the inspector should manually check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which is common in this generation of Fiesta. Given the low mileage, verify the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and check the brake discs for surface pitting or heavy pitting that can occur with infrequent use.