2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FG61 VFU

The vehicle presents a historically stable maintenance trend, yet the absence of a valid MOT for over two and a half years severely undermines its current roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 8 January 2024 at 91,195 miles passed without defects, mirroring the clean pass on 14 December 2022 at 83,912 miles. The failed tests on 4 January 2024 and 14 December 2022, both recorded with zero defects, indicate administrative anomalies or abandoned tests rather than mechanical faults. Without a current certificate, the car's structural and mechanical integrity remains entirely unverified since early 2024. The recorded mileage aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 6,500 miles annually. Between the December 2021 test at 78,544 miles and the December 2022 test at 83,912 miles, the car covered approximately 5,300 miles. The subsequent jump to 91,195 miles by January 2024 represents an accumulation of around 7,200 miles over thirteen months, indicating slightly increased use. The data is notably sparse, and the two-and-a-half-year gap since the last recorded test raises questions about prolonged standing or unrecorded use. Given the lack of recent testing and the extended gap in the MOT record, a buyer must approach this Fiesta with caution. The absence of historical advisories means there is no paper trail of deteriorating suspension bushes, corroded brake discs, or binding calipers. A physical inspection must focus on components that degrade through age and disuse rather than just mileage. Check the tyres for flat spots and perishing from standing, assess the brake discs for surface corrosion, and inspect the exhaust system for moisture-induced rust. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and scrutinise the underbody and sills for structural corrosion, as a stationary vehicle often suffers from accelerated rust in these areas.