2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · EY12 UGM

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 172,651 miles passed, it highlighted a persistent oil leak and uneven wear on the front tyres. This follows a failure in October 2024 where the vehicle was rejected for a major exhaust leak and multiple suspension component failures. The pattern suggests that while the car is kept in legal condition, components are often only addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 172,651 miles over 14 years, this Fiesta has averaged approximately 12,300 miles per year. This represents consistent high-mileage road use which explains the accelerated wear on mechanical assemblies. The data shows a significant jump in usage between February 2021 and February 2022, where the car covered over 18,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the accumulation has remained steady, averaging roughly 12,000 miles annually, which has placed a constant load on the drivetrain and suspension system. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages have failed repeatedly across the last five years. The persistent oil leak noted in both 2024 and 2025 requires a professional diagnosis to determine if it is a minor seal or a more significant gasket failure. Given the history of fractured coil springs and corroded exhaust boxes, the entire exhaust system and underside should be checked for structural integrity and rusted mounting bolts. Furthermore, the reported edge wear on the front tyres in the latest test indicates a likely alignment issue that needs to be addressed to prevent premature tyre replacement.