2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FJ62 FAO

The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 131,543 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began with the 17 September 2022 pass at 91,310 miles. The September 2024 entry shows a failed test on 16 September at 123,331 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at the same mileage, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault requiring repair. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 14-year-old vehicle. The record shows 91,310 miles in September 2022, rising to 109,557 by September 2023, then 123,331 by September 2024, and 131,543 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 9,400 miles per year across the recorded period, with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps suggesting prolonged standing or heavy commercial use. The sparse five-entry history offers little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness given the car's age and 131,543 miles. The MOT record flags no corrosion, exhaust emission failures, or structural integrity concerns across the timeline. The same-day fail and pass in September 2024 warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason to confirm it was clerical and not a withdrawn test. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the vehicle to a basic pass standard with no advisories logged. No recurring faults emerge to suggest worsening wear on drivetrain or steering components. Given the clean sheet, focus any pre-purchase checks on tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody rust not visible during the annual test.