2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MV12 OUC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent testing history indicates a lapse in proactive preventative maintenance. In the February 2026 test at 23,744 miles, the car failed due to a fractured offside front coil spring and multiple lighting-related defects. While these issues were rectified to pass the re-test three days later, the presence of a broken suspension component suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than monitoring for signs of wear beforehand. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,700 miles per year. The record shows consistent but slow usage, with only 3,020 miles covered between February 2024 and January 2025, and another 3,133 miles in the following year. This low mileage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, such as seals, bushings, and potentially perished brake lines, which can occur when a vehicle sits for long periods without regular operation. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension to ensure the replacement coil spring was fitted correctly and that no other components show signs of fatigue. The recurring advisories for nearside front tyres being worn to the legal limit in both 2023 and 2024 indicate a persistent alignment issue or uneven wear pattern that remains unaddressed. Given the low annual mileage, a close check for surface corrosion on the brake discs and calipers is essential, as infrequently-used vehicles are prone to brake seizing and excessive pitting of the braking system.