2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FE12 MWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The latest test on 24 October 2025 at 94,068 miles shows a pass following a failure just three days prior. This failure identified an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and continued misting from the offside rear shock absorber. While the shock absorber has remained an advisory since 2024, the recent replacement of the ball joint indicates that components are only addressed once they fail inspection. At 94,068 miles over fourteen years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-intensity usage for its age. The mileage data shows consistent annual growth, with roughly 5,400 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 4,400 miles recorded leading up to the October 2025 test. This steady usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows a pattern of neglected wear in ball joints and tyres. The 2024 failure revealed exposed cords on the nearside front tyre, indicating that the previous owner ignored critical safety-related items until they reached a legal failure point. Furthermore, the corrosion noted on both rear coil springs in October 2023 should be inspected again to ensure structural rust has not progressed to the point of snapping. The previously fluctuating nearside front brake noted in 2023 also warrants a check of the rotor disc surface for uneven wear or heat spotting during a test drive.