2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · CP12 MFX

The 2012 Ford Fiesta currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 14 January 2025 at 105,323 miles with zero defects recorded. However, the maintenance trend immediately prior to that clean pass reveals a sharp decline in mechanical condition. A failed test on the same day at 105,312 miles flagged excessive exhaust emissions, and the preceding December 2024 failure at 105,297 miles was significantly more concerning, listing a fractured nearside front coil spring alongside incorrect rear indicator colours and the same recurring emissions failure. The January 2025 pass suggests these specific faults were rectified, but the fractured coil spring indicates a sudden and serious structural failure that demands scrutiny. The trend is currently stable on paper, yet the severity of the December 2024 defects implies a period of neglect or deferred maintenance just weeks before the current valid certificate was issued. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between the clean pass on 27 December 2023 at 97,075 miles and the December 2024 failure at 105,297 miles, the vehicle covered 8,222 miles in nearly a full year, which is consistent with its 7,500-mile annual average. However, the recorded mileage then effectively plateaued, dropping to 105,312 miles on 14 January 2025 and sitting at 105,323 miles today, 17 June 2026. This indicates the vehicle has covered just 26 miles in over a year and a half. Such a drastic drop in usage raises the question of prolonged stationary periods, which can cause its own issues, including flat-spotted tyres, brake corrosion, and stale fuel system problems, despite the low recorded mileage. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly. The fractured nearside front coil spring recorded in December 2024 is a critical structural failure that risks sudden catastrophic collapse if the replacement was not performed to a proper standard. Have the replacement spring and its offside counterpart checked for matching specification and correct seating. Examine the entire suspension mounting points, drop links, and top mounts for impact damage caused by the broken spring. The recurring exhaust emissions failure across two consecutive tests points to a persistent combustion or catalyst efficiency issue. A recent clean pass confirms this was fixed, but verify whether the catalytic converter is an original-quality replacement or a temporary patch. Check for exhaust blow-by, lambda sensor condition, and any stored engine fault codes. Inspect the braking system and tyre condition carefully given the vehicle's current stationary state. The 2022 advisory for worn tyres suggests basic consumable upkeep was historically borderline, and prolonged sitting increases the risk of seized brake calipers, corroded discs, and perished rubber hoses. The incorrect rear indicator colours flagged in December 2024 may seem minor, but they indicate someone was working at the rear lamp cluster, so inspect the surrounding rear panel and boot floor for hidden water ingress, wiring damage, or poorly executed bodywork repairs. The near-zero mileage since January 2025 means this vehicle's current mechanical health is defined by how it was stored, not how it was driven.