2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · CK61 WGO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of worsening structural corrosion and hydraulic system degradation. While it passed the most recent test on 7 April 2026 at 67,075 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior at 67,074 miles due to a leaking nearside front brake pipe and artwork corrosion on the offside pipe. The presence of recurring sub-frame corrosion across multiple tests indicates that the structural integrity is a point of concern that requires ongoing monitoring. At approximately 14 years old, the vehicle has covered 67,075 miles, averaging roughly 4,800 miles per year. This mileage is significantly lower than the national average for a car of this age. However, the data reveals long intervals between tests, such as the 5,700-mile gap between January 2023 and March 2024. Such low-mileage usage often correlates with the specific types of wear noted here, such as pitted brake discs and corrosion, which can result from periods of inactivity rather than high-intensity mechanical stress. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear sub-frames to assess the depth of the surface rust, as this has been flagged repeatedly as not yet seriously weakened. Specific attention should be paid to the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, which was noted to have slight play in April 2026. Additionally, the braking system should be checked for further leaks following the repairs made after the March 2026 failure, and the engine's historical emission of blue smoke in 2023 should be monitored to ensure oil consumption or internal seal wear has not worsened.