2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LR12 ACY

The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 2 March 2026 at 68,299 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 3 March 2025 at 62,343 miles and 28 February 2024 at 55,976 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the five-year record. The recorded mileage of 68,299 against a 14-year lifespan equates to a low average of roughly 4,878 miles per year. The DVSA entries show steady annual accumulation: 49,386 miles in February 2023, 55,976 in February 2024, and 62,341 to 62,343 in March 2025. This low, consistent use suggests gentle running rather than neglect, though extended standing periods common with low-mileage cars can permit corrosion or perished rubber components unseen in the clean record. One anomaly requires scrutiny. The 3 March 2025 test logged a failure at 62,341 miles immediately followed by a pass at 62,343 miles on the same day with no defects listed. The tester likely aborted or administratively failed the first attempt before a clean retest two miles later. A buyer should confirm with the seller what triggered that initial failure entry. Given the absence of advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity, the Fiesta requires only standard in-person checks. Inspect underbody for rust, verify tyre sidewall condition from prolonged storage, and confirm the braking system is free from binding calipers after low use. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current.