2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RE62 UUB

This 2012 Ford Fiesta presents a stable but actively degrading maintenance trend regarding its rear suspension, despite holding a current MOT passed just four months ago on 16 February 2026 at 70,015 miles. The overall roadworthiness remains valid, yet the most recent test flagged slightly worn rear axle bushes. This directly extends a clear pattern of rear suspension deterioration identified in the previous year, shifting the vehicle's status from clean passes to a consistent requirement for undercar attention. The mileage trajectory indicates low annual usage, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year over its fourteen-year lifespan. Between the February 2023 test at 61,750 miles and the most recent test in February 2026 at 70,015 miles, the car covered just 8,265 miles across three years. This sparse, low-mileage pattern suggests the vehicle has undertaken short, localized journeys rather than sustained motorway use, which frequently accelerates suspension wear and corrosion due to lack of full operating temperatures. The sole blemish in this otherwise clean mileage record occurred on 8 February 2024, when the car failed at 64,432 miles for a damaged nearside mirror and incorrect rear indicator colours; this was rectified and passed the very next day, pointing to a minor electrical or cosmetic oversight rather than a mechanical failure. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and underlying structural steel. The February 2025 test at 68,063 miles recorded corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs alongside worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes. By February 2026, the spring corrosion was absent from the record, but the worn axle bushes persisted. This recurring rear axle fault signals a progressive wear cycle rather than a resolved issue, and the previous spring corrosion warrants a close check for fractured coils or compromised structural integrity. The 2024 failure for a damaged mirror and incorrect indicator bulbs implies a lapse in basic owner upkeep, so the buyer should verify the current condition of all lighting and mirror assemblies.