2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FL12 PXY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward increasing mechanical wear and component fatigue. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 106,579 miles passed, it introduced several new minor advisories including a rear exhaust leak and distorted road wheels. This follows a relatively clean period from early 2025, suggesting that the vehicle is now beginning to manifest age-related degradation common for its year and mileage. At approximately 106,579 miles over 14 years, the Fiesta has averaged roughly 7,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage patterns. The data shows steady annual intervals, with approximately 5,000 miles driven between the January 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 4,100 miles leading up to the 2026 inspection. This regular use suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components and internal seals. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the suspension and wheel assembly, given the January 2024 failure due to a fractured offside front coil spring and the distorted road wheels noted in the 2026 report. The distortion in the wheels often indicates significant impact damage, which could have affected the alignment or steering geometry. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak identified in the latest test requires a physical inspection to ensure it is not a symptom of deeper structural corrosion that could lead to an emissions failure in the future. The history of perishing tyres and incorrect headlight aim in 2024 indicates that basic consumable maintenance was occasionally neglected until a failure occurred. The buyer should verify the current state of all tyres and the clarity of the headlamp lenses, as discoloured indicators and defective lenses were recently flagged. A thorough check of the underside for rust around the exhaust mounting points is also warranted, as the current leak suggests the system is beginning to fail.