2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FT12 AHO

The 2012 Ford Fiesta holds a current MOT status following its 2025-07-17 pass, with the certificate remaining valid until July 2026. Across four recorded tests spanning 2022 to 2025, the vehicle has passed every inspection without any advisories or defects flagged. No failures, advisories, or recurring component issues appear in the supplied DVSA history, and the maintenance trend remains stable with a clean progression of passes. With today being 2026-08-30, the most recent test is just over a year old, meaning the vehicle is currently operating without a valid MOT certificate and a fresh test would be required before further road use. The Fiesta is fourteen years old yet has recorded only 44,968 miles, equating to roughly 3,212 miles per year. This is notably low usage for a vehicle of its age. Between the 2022 test and the 2025 test, the mileage progression appears consistent with steady, modest accumulation rather than any sudden spikes or extended periods of inactivity. Low annual mileage generally reduces wear on major drivetrain and braking components, though it can also bring its own considerations such as extended standing periods affecting tyres, brake discs, and underbody corrosion. Given the absence of any flagged defects in the recorded history, a prospective buyer has limited diagnostic information to work from beyond routine checks. Particular attention should be paid to areas not fully covered by MOT testing, including the condition of the timing belt or chain service intervals, fluid and filter replacement history, and any evidence of underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age. A physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc surfaces, and exhaust integrity would be advisable, alongside verification of tyre age and overall cosmetic condition. Despite the unblemished MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the only reliable means of confirming the mechanical state of this 14-year-old example.