2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FH61 OTC

The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 February 2026 at 46,460 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of passes with zero advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, no recurring mechanical concerns, and no structural or emissions issues across the available history. Annual mileage remains low for a fourteen-year-old car. The record shows 34,142 miles at the 17 February 2022 test, rising to 37,198 by 17 February 2023, 40,310 by 3 February 2024, 43,037 by 8 February 2025, and 46,460 by 6 February 2026. That equates to roughly 3,100 to 3,400 miles added each year, with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The clean sheet across every entry suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current and the car saw light, regular use rather than prolonged standing. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. The MOT record captures only test-day condition and cannot reveal corrosion developing inside sills, subframes, or suspension mounting points, nor worn suspension bushes or fatigued coil springs that have not yet breached test limits. Low annual mileage often masks perished rubber components and stale brake fluid. Verify brake disc thickness, caliper operation, and tyre sidewall condition in person. Check underneath for structural rust on the floor and suspension arms. The absence of advisories is reassuring, but a fourteen-year-old vehicle with this low a yearly run still warrants a hands-on check of consumables and hidden structure.