2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · VE62 ONW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of minor neglect and reactive repairing. In the most recent test on 19 December 2025 at 94,391 miles, the car passed after an initial failure due to a non-functional windscreen washer. While it passed, the record reveals persistent issues such as a defective nearside headlamp lens and a distorted offside rear wheel, suggesting that minor hardware defects are being carried over without immediate rectification. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between December 2022 (92,196 miles) and December 2023 (93,424 miles), the car covered only 1,228 miles, indicating very low annual usage during that period. This low mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of components like rubber seals and fluids, which may be supported by the pitted brake discs and thin pads noted during the December 2022 inspection. A buyer should inspect the engine bay for the source of the recurring oil leak noted in both late 2022 and late 2025, although currently described as not excessive. Particular attention must be paid to the offside rear artwork to ensure the reported distortion does not cause significant vibration or uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the repeated nearside headlamp lens defect across three years indicates a lack of attention to minor cosmetic items, which may mask a deeper fitting crack or wiring issue that has not been properly addressed.