2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FH61 AKX

The current roadworthiness status of this 2012 Ford Fiesta cannot be reliably established, as its MOT certificate expired in March 2024. The most recent test occurred on 4 March 2023 at 155,450 miles, where it passed with zero defects. However, a failed test recorded on the exact same day at 155,449 miles shows no defects listed, which is highly irregular and typically indicates an incomplete or aborted test rather than a mechanical failure. The maintenance trend over the last three years remains entirely unknown, as the vehicle has not been subjected to a statutory inspection since early 2023. Historically, the mileage accumulation sits at a typical average of roughly 11,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. Between the March 2022 test at 142,277 miles and the March 2023 test at 155,450 miles, the car covered 13,173 miles, indicating regular annual use. The recorded mileage has remained static at 155,450 miles since March 2023, suggesting the vehicle has either been standing unused for over three years or has been driven without a valid MOT, which raises serious legal and mechanical concerns. Given the three-year gap in statutory testing, a prospective buyer must treat the Fiesta as unroadworthy until a fresh MOT is completed. A thorough physical inspection must focus on the deterioration caused by standing or unmonitored use. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for seizure, as stationary vehicles suffer rapid brake decay. Inspect the tyres for flat spots and sidewall perishing, and assess the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion and the undercarriage for structural rust, particularly around the sills and subframes. The anomalous failure without defects on the 2023 record demands verification that the vehicle was not subject to an administrative error or hidden accident damage prior to the pass.