What to look out for in a 2012 Ford Fiesta?

[Rachael98]

I am looking to buy a 2012 Ford fiesta. It is a 1.4 TDCi DPF Zetec, it has a total of 54,000 miles but has only done 1,000 miles in the last 5 years.

I am going to view the car this Friday and as a first time driver and someone with very limited car knowledge, I have no idea what to look for. Would I be able to get some guidance/advice on what to look out for in terms of general car advice and anything specific to this ford fiesta or potential links that may help.

Thank you!

[Luke4efc]

Only doing 1000 miles in 5 years doesn't do the engine any favours at all. I'd also be slightly wary about the DPF being blocked.

[Eric Bloodaxe]

Some general stuff on this thread:

https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/128065-general-things-to-look-out-on-a-fiesta-2010/

As Luke says, I'd be very wary of a diesel thats averaged only 4 miles a week for 5 years.

Other things to look out for on a little used car are cracked/perished tyres and corroded brake discs, though hopefully these would have been picked up at MoT and corrected.