2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ER02 ACE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent passing record. The most recent test conducted on 13 November 2025 at 55,236 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded on 20 November 2024 at 54,115 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the specific mechanical fault promptly without further delay. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,945 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered only 4,838 miles, moving from 50,398 to 55,236 miles. This rate of usage often implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown which are not always captured in an MOT test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage use. Despite the lack of recorded advisories, the tester should check for perished, split suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls which occur with age rather than distance. Given the low usage, inspecting the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers is essential, as infrequently used brakes are prone to seizing up. Checking the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches is also vital to ensure hidden rust has not compromised the chassis over its fourteen-year life.