2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FT12 GOP

The 2026‑07‑17 MOT outcome confirms the 2012 Ford Fiesta is presently road‑worthy, having passed with only minor defects such as rear and front exhaust leaks, a small oil seep and a defective side repeater lens. Although the latest test cleared the wiper and repeater issues that caused the earlier failure on the same day, the recurring nature of exhaust, oil and suspension‑related findings across the past five years points to a slowly worsening maintenance record rather than steady improvement. Mileage has risen from 45,601 miles in June 2017 to 97,808 miles by July 2026, an average annual increase of roughly 6,900 miles, which aligns with the typical usage for a 14‑year‑old vehicle and shows no anomalous periods of stagnation. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension components that have repeatedly shown corrosion and wear – the rear coil springs, rear axle swivel pins and bushes, and the front steering rack inner joints – while also checking the condition of the brake discs, pads and any signs of tyre edge wear that has emerged since 2024. The persistent exhaust leaks, oil seep and wiper/washer deficiencies should be inspected for source and severity, and the seat adjustment mechanism should be verified as fully functional.