2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · GU62 NLM

The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 May 2025 at 65,875 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes with no advisories or failures. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 65,875 against an approximate 14-year age, equating to roughly 4,705 miles per year. The test on 1 June 2021 captured 54,080 miles, rising to 54,785 by 25 May 2022, then 57,296 in May 2023, 60,475 in May 2024, and 65,875 in May 2025. Annual accumulation stays between 500 and 5,400 miles with no abrupt jumps. The sparse but unbroken record implies light, consistent use rather than neglect or hard driving. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the fault-free MOT trail. Low annual mileage over long standing periods can allow suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers to degrade through inactivity rather than wear. Check for seized handbrake mechanisms, flat-spotted tyres, and corroding brake discs from disuse. Structural integrity underneath requires scrutiny for surface rust on sills and subframes, as the tester logged no corrosion advisories only because none had formed by the 2025 test. Verify service history to confirm fluids and cambelt intervals were met, since MOT passes alone do not evidence routine maintenance.