2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CE12 CDF

The vehicle carries a current MOT pass certificate dated 5 February 2026, which is the most recent test outcome and confirms the car is legally roadworthy at point of test. Of particular note, the same date shows both a pass and a fail entry, which typically indicates the vehicle failed initially, was repaired off-site, and was then re-presented and passed on the same day, with neither entry recording any advisories or defects. The previous cycle in February 2025 shows an identical pattern, with a pass and a fail on consecutive days, again with no defects recorded, and the 2024 test was a clean pass. There is no recorded advisory history across any of the visible MOT results, which suggests that the braking system, suspension components, tyres, exhaust, lighting, and structural areas have not been flagged as approaching failure thresholds during recent examinations. The absence of recurring advisories is a positive indicator, though the duplicate pass and fail entries suggest the vehicle may have been presented with marginal items that were rectified immediately rather than recorded as advisories. With 111,987 miles recorded over approximately fourteen years, this Fiesta has covered an average of around 8,000 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment and indicates consistent rather than extreme utilisation. There are no significant gaps in the test history that would suggest prolonged periods of standing, nor any indication of unusually rapid mileage accumulation between tests. A consistent annual usage pattern of this nature generally allows components to reach and remain within their normal wear envelope, with regular servicing intervals aligning sensibly with the mileage covered. At this odometer reading, the mechanical focus should naturally shift towards higher-mileage wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust mounting points, and engine ancillary components, all of which are consistent with a well-used but not abused supermini. Given the clean advisory record and the modest annual mileage, physical inspection should concentrate on age-related deterioration rather than excessive wear patterns. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds harden and degrade with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and a Fiesta of this vintage can easily be running on date-expired tyres if previous owners prioritised tread over rubber condition. The braking system warrants a thorough check, paying particular attention to brake disc corrosion and potential caliper binding that can develop from short urban journeys and occasional standing, both of which are common in vehicles of this usage profile. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clunks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, strut top mountings, or bottom arm bushes, and check for brake shudder or vibration under firm pedal application. Service history verification is particularly important given the lack of recorded defects, and a prospective buyer should ensure the service book contains stamps or digital records at appropriate intervals, ideally with the cambelt replaced in line with Ford's recommended schedule for the 1.25 or 1.4 litre engines fitted to this generation, which is typically every 100,000 miles or ten years, meaning a replacement would be due imminently if not already carried out. Time-based fluid servicing should also be confirmed regardless of mileage, with coolant, brake fluid, and the manual transmission oil benefiting from replacement at calendar intervals to prevent internal corrosion and moisture contamination. The 12V battery is likely approaching the end of its typical service life and should be load tested, while a visual inspection underneath should look for any signs of fluid seepage from the engine, gearbox, or differential areas. Finally, confirming that no warning lights are illuminated on the dashboard and that the vehicle starts cleanly from cold will provide additional reassurance that the electronic and engine management systems remain in sound operational order.