2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · L73 KKS

A consistently clean MOT record defines this 2012 Ford Fiesta, with four passes and a single failure recorded over the testing cycle, and importantly, no advisories, no recurring component flags, and no corrosion entries logged on any of the test certificates. The most recent test on 5 June 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing the positive trend established over the preceding three years and offering genuine reassurance on the vehicle's basic roadworthiness. The single failure dated 18 May 2023 also lists no defects, which suggests the test was likely aborted or the vehicle was presented in a non-testable state rather than failing on a specific mechanical item; this is corroborated by the pass just over a week later on 26 May 2023, also clean. Overall, the absence of advisory notes across multiple tests is notable for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, particularly one approaching the age where corrosion, suspension wear, and exhaust deterioration typically begin surfacing on MOT certificates. With 58,466 miles recorded against a fourteen-year span, this Fiesta has averaged roughly 4,176 miles per year, which is substantially below the typical mileage for a car of this age and points to either genuinely light usage or extended periods of inactivity. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing sequence and no dramatic mileage jumps between tests, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular but restrained use rather than undergoing long-term storage. Mechanically, lower annual mileage of this nature generally preserves interior trim, electronics, and bodywork, while reducing wear on the clutch, gearbox synchros, and engine internals. However, components that degrade through age rather than use such as rubber seals, suspension bushes, coolant hoses, and brake hydraulic seals can still deteriorate, and consumables like tyres, brake pads, and the 12V battery may have aged even where mileage accumulation is modest. Given the complete absence of flagged components on the MOT history, there is no specific defect pattern to target on inspection, but it is prudent to focus on the areas most likely to surface on a fourteen-year-old Fiesta of this age. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn strut top mounts, droplinks, or wishbone bushes; check for any pulling under braking or a soft, spongy pedal feel that might suggest aged brake fluid or binding calipers. Examine the underside carefully for any signs of subframe or brake pipe corrosion, as these are common failure points on vehicles of this vintage even where not yet flagged, and inspect the exhaust system for rust at the mountings, joints, and silencer. Finally, verify that the cooling system, cam belt service interval, and rear brake shoes or drums have been attended to according to schedule, as the clean MOT record alone does not confirm proactive maintenance of these age-sensitive items.