2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CA12 NTK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred repairs regarding suspension components. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 77,798 miles passed, it returned with advisories for worn nearside front tyres and rear axle swivel bushes. This indicates a stable trend following a significant failure in July 2024, where critical components like a ball joint and track rod end required immediate attention, suggesting the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach a failure threshold. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 77,798 miles averages out to approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low-usage profile is consistent, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 6,400 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. However, low mileage does not prevent the age-related degradation of rubber components and metal, which aligns with the recurring issues noted in the record. A buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension and front-end assembly. The record consistently flags corrosion on both rear coil springs since 2023, and the deterioration of the rear axle swivel bushes persists into the 2025 advisory. The recurring mention of inner edge wear on front tyres across multiple years suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension geometry that remains unresolved. Given the previous failure of the offside front track rod end and nearside front ball joint, a thorough check for steering play or uneven tyre wear is essential to ensure no new structural failures have developed.