2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FH61 GKY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 98,340 miles, it failed just one mile prior due to significant safety defects. These included a fractured offside front coil spring, a compromised ball joint dust cover, and multiple critical tyre failures involving exposed cords. These failures suggest that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once an MOT failure is imminent, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 98,340 miles over 14 years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent movement, with roughly 7,800 miles driven between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 5,400 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady mileage pattern explains the gradual degradation of rubber components and suspension joints despite the relatively low annual distance. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension systems, as the record flagged play in the steering rack inner joints in 2025 and ball joint issues in 2026. The presence of an ABS fault light in the 2025 test also requires verification to ensure the electronic system was properly rectified and not merely cleared. Additionally, the distorted offside front road wheel noted in 2025 indicates a previous impact, which may have caused uneven tyre wear or alignment issues. Given the recent failure for perished rear tyres, the current tyres are likely near the end of their structural life and require immediate scrutiny.