2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AF12 WFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 131,139 miles passed but noted an advisory for front tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edges. This suggests a lack of basic tyre inspection or potential alignment issues. While the June 2024 test was clean of recorded defects, the preceding years show that mechanical issues are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold. At 14 years old, the 2012 Fiesta has covered an average of approximately 9,367 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns. The mileage accumulation is relatively consistent, with roughly 5,000 miles recorded between February 2023 and June 2024, and another 5,200 miles between June 2024 and August 2025. This steady use suggests the vehicle is used regularly but faces predictable wear on rubber-based suspension components and braking hardware. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension during a physical inspection. The record shows a recurring nearside ball joint failure in February 2022 and a subsequent offside ball joint play noted in February 2023. This pattern indicates the front suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life. The buyer must also check for excessive play in the remaining ball joints and verify the wheel alignment, as the uneven tyre wear noted in 2025 points to a tracking fault that will continue to accelerate tyre degradation.