2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SH12 CFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward suspension component failure. The most recent test on July 4 2026 at 83,796 miles identified severe deterioration of the nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and noted play in the offside front ball joint. This represents a significant departure from the July 2025 test which recorded no defects, suggesting that suspension components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a distinct usage spike between January 2024 (34,552 miles) and July 2025 (55,984 miles), where the car covered over 21,000 miles in just eighteen months. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, periods of inactivity can cause rubber components to perish and perish, which likely aligns with the recent issues found in the suspension assembly. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the ball joints and dust covers have already begun failing. The history shows a recurring pattern of rubber-related wear, with axle swivel pins and bushes flagged in both 2019 and early 2024. These rear components should be checked for excessive movement or perished perished. Given the age of the car and the low mileage, the inspection should also focus on corrosion on the chassis and mounting points to ensure the low usage has not masked structural degradation over time.