2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SA12 EXE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 at 91,478 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a significant failure just four miles prior to that successful test. The failure in August 2025 resulted from emissions failures, specifically high carbon monoxide and lambda readings, alongside failed stop and position lamps. The immediate pass on the retest indicates that the owner addressed these electrical and engine management issues promptly to maintain legal standards. At 91,478 miles, this fourteen-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-intensity usage for an older hatchback. The record shows consistent annual testing, with tests performed every year between 2022 and 2025. There is no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation that would suggest undue wear on the drivetrain, though the low annual mileage often means that rubber components like bushings and seals may suffer from age-related perishation rather than just distance driven. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the exhaust system and front suspension. The 2024 test at 85,068 miles flagged a leak in the exhaust flexi and a severely deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. While these were likely repaired, the buyer must check for signs of heat damage around the exhaust manifold or any play in the suspension ball joints. Given the emissions failure in 2025, it is also prudent to monitor the engine for smoke and ensure the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors are functioning correctly, as these components are common points of failure on this engine as they age.