2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RE12 LTA

This 2012 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, having passed every recorded MOT with zero defects or advisories. The most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 25,449 miles returned a completely clean result, mirroring the outcome of the preceding four annual tests. There is no evidence of recurring mechanical faults, structural corrosion, or emissions deterioration across the entire five-year history provided. The maintenance pattern is unambiguously stable, with no worsening or emerging trends to flag. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Accumulating just 1,963 miles between August 2024 and August 2025, and averaging roughly 1,818 miles per year over its fourteen-year life, this Fiesta has seen exceptionally light use. The annual increments are consistent, ranging from around 1,290 to 1,963 miles per year, with no sudden jumps or suspiciously large gaps in the odometer record. The data is clean and continuous, suggesting genuine low-mileage use rather than a tampered or stalled odometer. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should inspect the tyres carefully. Low-mileage vehicles often sit for extended periods, and aged rubber can develop sidewall cracking or uneven wear even with ample tread remaining. The date codes on all four tyres, plus the spare if fitted, should be checked to confirm they are within safe service life. Suspension bushes and dampers should also be examined for perishing caused by age rather than mileage, as prolonged standing accelerates rubber degradation. Brake components warrant close attention for the same reason. A vehicle covering fewer than 2,000 miles annually is prone to surface corrosion on brake discs and sticking calipers, even if the tester did not flag binding or reduced performance at recent tests. The underside should be inspected for structural rust, particularly on the sills, subframe mounting points, and around the exhaust system, as short-trip, low-mileage use can trap moisture and accelerate corrosion in ways that MOT tests do not always capture.