2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DC12 HDJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a developing trend of suspension-related wear. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 70,274 miles, the tester identified slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. This marks a shift from the clean records of 2023 and 2024, indicating that components are now beginning to reach their service limit despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,020 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2021 and November 2022, where the car covered only 9,544 miles in a year. Since then, the usage has become more consistent, averaging roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles annually. This low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to time rather than friction, which aligns with the specific mechanical faults recorded. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front end to address the recurring issues with steering and suspension. The record shows persistent faults with the offside front track rod end in both 2021 and 2022, followed by the nearside suspension arm ball joint in 2025. These repeated failures suggest that the front suspension geometry is beginning to degrade. An inspection should specifically check for perished ball joint boots and worn bushings to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying uneven wear or structural corrosion in the subframe.