2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DA12 NPE

The 2012 Ford Fiesta shows a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 23 December 2022 at 114,311 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the September 2021 tests produced a clean pass after an initial failure on 18 September 2021 at 100,823 miles, though the failure entry lists no defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded-cause rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle presents as structurally and mechanically sound on paper across its documented history. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a fourteen-year-old car, averaging around 8,165 miles per year. The record jumps from 100,886 miles on 25 September 2021 to 114,311 miles by 23 December 2022, an increase of roughly 13,425 miles over fifteen months, consistent with regular use. A notable gap exists between the 2021 and 2022 tests, with no data before September 2021, so earlier wear patterns on consumables and suspension cannot be assessed from this history. The buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of core wear items despite the clean advisories. At 114,311 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and calipers will likely show age-related fatigue not captured by a pass with no defects. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural concerns, but standing periods implied by sparse history raise the risk of underseal breakdown and hidden rust on sills or subframes. Given the 2021 failure with no listed defect, verify the reason with DVSA before purchase, as it may reflect a documentation error or a fault cleared before retest. Previous keepers maintained basic test compliance, yet the limited record offers little evidence of proactive upkeep beyond statutory minimums.