2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FN12 GFV

The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 May 2025 at 127,906 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from May 2022 to May 2024 also passed cleanly. A single failure on 23 May 2023 at 123,529 miles was logged with no defects recorded, reversed two days later on 25 May 2023 by a pass at the same mileage, indicating an administrative or tester error rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 127,906 against an age of roughly fourteen years, equating to about 9,136 miles per year, which is typical use for this class. The odometer moved from 117,099 in May 2022 to 123,529 in May 2023, then 125,442 in May 2024 and 127,906 in May 2025, showing steady annual accumulation near 2,000 to 6,400 miles with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. The DVSA history is sparse on advisories, offering no corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or exhaust emission flags across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear despite the clean record. The absence of advisories across four years suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet MOT tests do not measure clutch wear, gearbox condition, or hidden internal rust on sills and subframes. Verify tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and underbody corrosion personally before purchase. Given the faultless test sequence and ordinary mileage, the vehicle shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring corrective action. The May 2023 failure with zero defects recorded remains an anomaly with no bearing on current roadworthiness. Treat the car as a low-risk used purchase pending a routine pre-sale mechanical check.