2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · YT12 YCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 104,214 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a low headlamp aim and an insecure rear exhaust heat shield. While these are minor non-hazardous defects, the history of failures across the last three years suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they prevent the vehicle from passing the MOT test. At 104,214 miles over fourteen years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car. The data shows consistent annual accumulation, with roughly 4,000 miles driven between February 2024 and 2025, and over 10,000 miles covered in the final year between tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, though the age of the components remains a factor in degradation despite the moderate total mileage. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the nearside front arm ball joint was flagged as excessively worn in February 2025 at 94,102 miles. It is necessary to verify if the opposite side component has been inspected or replaced, as these often wear in pairs. The record also notes a temporary exhaust repair with sealer in 2024 and a recurring heat shield issue in 2026, so check the entire exhaust system for structural corrosion or thinning metal to ensure the temporary sealer is not masking a deeper failure.