2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · MX12 HSN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear-related components. The most recent test in May 2026 at 129,699 miles identified play in both the nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, alongside an offside front tyre reaching the legal wear limit. These defects follow two clean passes in the previous two years, indicating that the suspension is now beginning to require preventative attention. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,264 miles per year. Between May 2024 and May 2026, the car covered 8,095 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 4,000 miles per annum. The failure in May 2024 at 121,604 miles due to a non-functional headlamp was rectified immediately to allow a pass, suggesting the owner is responsive to basic safety failures once they are identified. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension thoroughly to assess the extent of the play in the anti-roll bar linkages and check for perished bushes or leaking. The recurring mentions of outer edge wear on front tyres in 2023 and 2026 suggest a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension components that will continue to cause premature tyre degradation. Given the age, a physical inspection of the chassis for corrosion, particularly on the rear mounting points, is essential as the record does not detail structural integrity beyond the pass.