2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FP12 XOL

The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent test on 28 May 2025 at 140,164 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history, with the only blemishes being two failed tests on consecutive days in 2023 and 2025 where the DVSA logged no defects. Those failures without recorded faults typically point to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical breakdown, and the car cleared both on the following attempt. Mileage sits at 140,164 against a 14-year life, an average of roughly 10,000 miles per year and in line with typical use for this model. The records show 126,288 miles on 31 May 2023, 133,604 on 31 May 2024, and 140,164 on 28 May 2025, a steady annual gain near 7,000 miles that suggests consistent private commuting rather than high-stress fleet duty. No standing gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data, and the clean pass sheets across four years imply the previous keeper kept basic consumable wear under test limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as the MOT record captures only test-day condition and not emerging wear. The two defect-free failures offer no pointer to specific structural or mechanical weakness, so no recurring fault pattern warrants concern from the documentation alone. Given the sparse but clean advisory history, verify underneath for corrosion at chassis mounting points and check exhaust emissions under load during a road trial. The absence of advisories across the timeline may reflect light-touch testing rather than a flawless vehicle, so independent confirmation of tyre tread depth and binding calipers remains sensible before purchase.