2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EX62 ABZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward mechanical wear after several years of relative stability. In the March 2026 test at 106,803 miles, the car initially failed due to an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a failed offside front position lamp. While the vehicle passed the following day after these repairs, the appearance of a suspension component failure suggests that aging parts are beginning to reach the end of their service life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between February 2022 and March 2023, where the car covered only 1,809 miles in over thirteen months. However, usage has increased significantly recently, with 34,889 miles recorded between February 2024 and March 2026, representing a much higher annual average than previous. This recent surge in mileage correlates with the more frequent failures regarding tyres and suspension components noted in the latest MOT records. A buyer should pay close attention to the tyre condition, as the record shows a recurring trend of impact damage and uneven wear across 2020, 2024, and 2026. The history of smooth inner edges being noted in 2020 suggests potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers that require a physical inspection. Given the recent failure of the nearside front ball joint, a thorough check of the entire front suspension geometry, including bushes and coil springs, is necessary to ensure no other components have developed significant play under the increased mileage load.