2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SA62 NXY

This 2012 Ford Fiesta presents a worsening maintenance trend, culminating in a severe initial failure during its most recent MOT on 18 September 2025 at 89,234 miles. The vehicle failed on eight distinct defects before passing later that same day at 89,236 miles, indicating the owner rectified only the bare minimum to secure a pass certificate. The 2025 failure list marks a sharp decline from the advisory-only outcomes recorded in 2023 and 2024. Neglected consumable wear and advancing corrosion have clearly escalated into active mechanical failures. Averaging roughly 6,374 miles annually over 14 years, the Fiesta reflects typical light-duty use. Mileage accumulation slowed notably between October 2022 at 77,873 miles and October 2024 at 85,803 miles, dropping from a prior rate of nearly 7,000 miles a year to just 3,800. Usage then spiked ahead of the September 2025 test, covering 3,433 miles in the eleven months prior. This recent surge in mileage likely accelerated the wear on unaddressed components that had been degrading on the periphery for some time. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The offside front suspension arm ball joint failed for excessive wear in September 2025, progressing directly from an advisory for slight play logged exactly one year prior in October 2024. The same 2024 test flagged corroded front sub-frames, corroded rear axle components, and corroded front suspension arms. Front brake discs also failed on wear and scoring in 2025 after sitting as advisories in 2024, while corroded front brake pipes have persisted in the record since October 2023. These interconnected chassis faults point to sustained underneath neglect. Tyre and lamp conditions demand immediate physical verification. The 2025 failure cited an offside front tyre with a deep ply cut alongside perished rear tyres that had carried cracking advisories since 2022, suggesting basic upkeep was skipped. Discoloured rear direction indicators also failed in 2025 after being flagged in 2022. An insecure heatshield and a slight oil leak round out the deferred maintenance. Any prospective inspection must include a ramp check to assess the structural integrity of the sub-frame and brake pipes beneath the surface.