2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · YD12 AET

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the March 2026 test, with the most recent pass recorded on 2026-03-18 at 77,348 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, as every test from 2022 onward resulted in a pass or a same-day failure with no defects logged, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns. The paired fail and pass entries on 2026-03-18 and 2023-08-21 to 2023-08-23 suggest administrative re-tests rather than genuine faults. The recorded mileage of 77,348 at the 2026 test reflects low use for a 2012 registered car, averaging roughly 5,525 miles per year. The odometer moved from 70,131 miles at the September 2022 test to 75,333 miles by August 2023, then only 2,015 miles further by March 2026. Such sparse increments point to extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop despite low wear on drivetrain parts. The clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables, though the gaps between tests leave intervals where condition went unverified. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and low-but-static usage pattern. Standing vehicles commonly suffer from seized calipers or flat-spotted tyres, neither of which the MOT history flags but both of which fall outside the test scope when not defective. Structural integrity beneath sills and arches warrants check for rust, as the 14 year lifespan invites moisture damage if storage was poor. The absence of advisories across all entries implies previous owners addressed issues before they reached test threshold, or the car saw gentle local running. Verify service history to confirm fluid changes and cambelt interval, since MOT data alone cannot evidence routine mechanical care.