2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · CH07 MDH

The vehicle is currently without a valid MOT, as the last recorded test was on October 5, 2023, at 100,432 miles. The maintenance trend is inconsistent and shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the 2023 test passed with a minor tyre advisory, the record shows a significant decline in mechanical condition leading up to June 2022, where the car failed on a wide array of critical faults including worn track rod ends and dangerously thin brake pads. Mileage accumulation is typical for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,174 miles per year. However, the usage pattern shifted noticeably between 2021 and 2023. The car covered approximately 31,000 miles in two years, jumping from 69,428 miles in July 2021 to 100,432 miles by October 2023. This period of increased use coincides with the most severe mechanical failures recorded in the history. A buyer must scrutinize the rear suspension and braking system. Corrosion of the rear coil springs was flagged as an advisory in July 2021 and remained an issue through June 2022, suggesting a long-term failure to replace these components. The June 2022 failure also highlighted a split CV boot and worn suspension rod ball joints, which are critical for drivetrain integrity. Given the history of pitted brake discs and fluctuating brake performance in 2021, a full inspection of the calipers and discs is necessary. The record indicates a tendency to ignore basic consumables. Multiple failures and advisories for tyre tread and sidewall damage across 2016, 2020, and 2023 suggest the previous owner frequently ran tyres to their legal limit. The 2018 failure for exhaust emissions and a deteriorated back box further points to a lack of proactive exhaust system maintenance. Any current buyer should check for structural corrosion and verify that the steering and suspension components replaced in 2022 were of a quality standard.