2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DS12 ENF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 77,695 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just two weeks prior. The mechanical state shows signs of instability in the front suspension assembly, specifically regarding the offside front ball joint which caused the October 2025 failure. This recurring pattern suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure rather than during scheduled servicing. At 77,695 miles, this 14-year-old Fiesta reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,550 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and corrosion due to stationary periods, which is evident in the record. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 4,050 miles, followed by another 3,277 miles in the subsequent year. The rapid jump from 74,318 miles to 77,695 miles in late 2025 indicates consistent, low-intensity driving, but the age of the vehicle increases the likelihood of perished bushings and seized brake components. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The history flags multiple failures involving ball joints, track rod ends, and a fractured offside coil spring, indicating the front-end geometry is prone to wear or reaching end-of-life cycles. The front brake discs have been consistently noted as pitted or scored since 2024, suggesting they have not been replaced despite multiple tests or are suffering from surface corrosion from low-frequency use. Additionally, the underbody surface rust noted in 2024 should be monitored to ensure the corrosion has not progressed into structural weakness given the vehicle's age.