Hi everyone,

I hope you can help, I bought my first car at 28 a few weeks ago which is a 2012 Fiesta Zetec. The car seems to run perfectly but it does have this patch of rust toward the rear. Daft question but is this something I should be worried about? Many thanks!

Edited November 3, 2025Nov 3 by Cory Brayshaw

That looks like an old bodywork repair. Perhaps needs an inspection just check that there's nothing going on with the sill.

Registration: SG12 MUA

VIN: WF0GXXGAJGCA83414
Build Date : 08.03.2012
Vehicle Line : FIESTA 2008-2012
Engine : 1.25L DURATEC DOHC EFI(80PS)
Transmission : 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE - B5/IB5
Emission : STAGE V EMISSIONS
Air Conditioning : MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
Body Style : 3 DOOR SALOON
Drive : RHD FWD
Axle Ratio : 4.06
Version : SERIES 50
Exterior Paint : FROZEN WHITE
Interior Fabric : DOTTS/LUX /SYRACUS
Territory : (+)"GB"

start warranty: 30.03.2012

195/50hr15 bsw

4 speakers frt/2 speakers rr

4.06 final drive ratio

6.0 x 15" 5 spk alloy-classic

95 0ctane level gasoline

a/v jack + usb

air bag restraint-driver

air bag restraint-pass

ambient lighting-interior

any brand tire vendor

bright belt molding

bright grille

british language module

bt/vc phone interfc+usb connec

bumper energy reinforements

comp unique for alloy whls

console cup holder

console-with open bin

conventional headlamp control

courtesy light delay feature

day/night inside mirror

deluxe headliner

door decal-blackout

door handles-inside

dr ent rem cnt unit-2 flp keys

dr trim pnl insert-prem cloth

drv seat back mtd map pocket

drvr seat air bag head-thorax

du pwr htd signal mirr\'s

dual note electric horn

electric power steering 1

electric windshield defroster

electronic emerg brake assist

eng immobilizer theft sy-integ

ext door handle-body color

ext mirror finish-body color

filter cowl air intake

first aid retain strap

fixed front seat belt mount

fixed rear side window

foot pedal design - standard

front 2-way headrestraints

front bumper-chrome insert

front fog lamps

front headlamp leveling

front stablizer bar

frozen white

frt st blt bckl pre-tns drv/ps

fu/tnk fill nk-with inhibit

gear 3.58/1.93/1.28/0.95/0.76

gearshift knob-leather/alum

great britain

header mnt courtesy/2 maplight

headlamps - level 2

high mounted stop lamp

highline ice icp

ice feature pack 79

ice- mid audio (1c) w/cnectvty

inflatable knee bolster driver

instrument panel-high level

int environ color-syracus

int feat-color-syracus

isofix hard point attachment

ivd/traction control/abs

kit-enhanced tire repair svc

l/frt splash guards/mud flaps

lift/decklid handle ext-chrome

load compartment light

locking wheel lug nut

low series analog cluster

ls inclination anti-theft sens

ls pass seat cushion exten

manual 2-way pass seat adjust

manual 4-way drv seat adjuster

matrix mfd

mirror mntd turn signal lights

mph/kph speedometer

niehl, cologne plant build

no description available

outside temp thermometer

parking brake - mechanical

pass seat air bag head-thorax

pass seat back mtd map pocket

plastic handbrake grip

power door dead locks

power frt disc/rear drum

power point plug

pwr frt w\'dows one touch up/dn

rear bump-body colr/lwr accent

rear headrestraint-2 way

rear overhead courtesy lamp

rear seat cushion-fixed

rear seat fold down-split

rear spoiler

recirculation heater

roof mounted radio antenna

rr seat belts-3 point/inerta

seat back material-carpeted

seat-individual-l/b drv/pass

second row folding seat

security lock group #9

snvsr-drv/mir/flap/tick pocket

st belt mndr-dr&pas/eu tel&snd

standard duty battery

standard duty suspension

standard green glass wndscrn

standard tire tread-front

standard tire tread-rear

starter equipment (-25c)

std electric starter

steering whl-3 spk leather

strg column-tilt/telescoping

strg wheel radio controls

tachometer

tinted glass-complete

trans linked rr washer/wiper

trip computer

trunk stowage bin

unleaded fuel capability

var itrmt wipe+anti-drip wipe

zetec sip

less accessory usb unit

less acct stripe-bdysd color

less air curtain restraint-lh

less anti-spin traction brakes

less anti-theft system

less auto hdlamps-fol me home

less aux warning display

less auxiliary heater

less brake system-regenerative

less bulk head

less camera

less cargo area cover

less cellphone interface systm

less cold weather group

less convenience group

less cooling pack

less daytime running lamps

less door unlock system

less dress up rso

less driver roof storage

less drivers seat armrests

less electronic group

less exhaust pipe extension

less ext appearance pack

less exterior rocker panel mld

less fog lamp bezel

less front bumper extension

less front floor mats

less front parking aid

less frt door sill protection

less grille molding

less headrestraint-rear center

less hood accent stripe

less hub covers

less inbound modification cent

less infl knee bolster-pass

less interior climate package

less interior pack

less keyless entry system

less lumbar seat sup-driv seat

less luxury package

less mkt flex prep pack

less moonroof pack

less mph engine governor

less navigation center

less navigation data

less paint package

less pass air bag deactivation

less power equipment group

less proximity sensor

less puddle lamps

less rear bumper extension

less rear floor mats

less rear intr assist hndl

less rear seat ash tray

less rear splash guards

less reverse gear alarm

less rr window protector

less safety packs

less sales badge

less seat-special covers

less smokers package

less spare wheel

less special equipment package

less special order paint

less speed control

less steering wheel pack

less svo application/label

less temp control driver seat

less temp control passngr seat

less tie down hooks

less trailer coupling

less u/body corrosion protect

less upgraded sound system

less visibility pack

less warning device ret straps

less wheel covers

less windshield heat shielding

11 minutes ago, unofix said:

That looks like an old bodywork repair. Perhaps needs an inspection just check that there's nothing going on with the sill.

Registration: SG12 MUA

VIN: WF0GXXGAJGCA83414
Build Date : 08.03.2012
Vehicle Line : FIESTA 2008-2012
Engine : 1.25L DURATEC DOHC EFI(80PS)
Transmission : 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE - B5/IB5
Emission : STAGE V EMISSIONS
Air Conditioning : MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
Body Style : 3 DOOR SALOON
Drive : RHD FWD
Axle Ratio : 4.06
Version : SERIES 50
Exterior Paint : FROZEN WHITE
Interior Fabric : DOTTS/LUX /SYRACUS
Territory : (+)"GB"

start warranty: 30.03.2012

195/50hr15 bsw

4 speakers frt/2 speakers rr

4.06 final drive ratio

6.0 x 15" 5 spk alloy-classic

95 0ctane level gasoline

a/v jack + usb

air bag restraint-driver

air bag restraint-pass

ambient lighting-interior

any brand tire vendor

bright belt molding

bright grille

british language module

bt/vc phone interfc+usb connec

bumper energy reinforements

comp unique for alloy whls

console cup holder

console-with open bin

conventional headlamp control

courtesy light delay feature

day/night inside mirror

deluxe headliner

door decal-blackout

door handles-inside

dr ent rem cnt unit-2 flp keys

dr trim pnl insert-prem cloth

drv seat back mtd map pocket

drvr seat air bag head-thorax

du pwr htd signal mirr\'s

dual note electric horn

electric power steering 1

electric windshield defroster

electronic emerg brake assist

eng immobilizer theft sy-integ

ext door handle-body color

ext mirror finish-body color

filter cowl air intake

first aid retain strap

fixed front seat belt mount

fixed rear side window

foot pedal design - standard

front 2-way headrestraints

front bumper-chrome insert

front fog lamps

front headlamp leveling

front stablizer bar

frozen white

frt st blt bckl pre-tns drv/ps

fu/tnk fill nk-with inhibit

gear 3.58/1.93/1.28/0.95/0.76

gearshift knob-leather/alum

great britain

header mnt courtesy/2 maplight

headlamps - level 2

high mounted stop lamp

highline ice icp

ice feature pack 79

ice- mid audio (1c) w/cnectvty

inflatable knee bolster driver

instrument panel-high level

int environ color-syracus

int feat-color-syracus

isofix hard point attachment

ivd/traction control/abs

kit-enhanced tire repair svc

l/frt splash guards/mud flaps

lift/decklid handle ext-chrome

load compartment light

locking wheel lug nut

low series analog cluster

ls inclination anti-theft sens

ls pass seat cushion exten

manual 2-way pass seat adjust

manual 4-way drv seat adjuster

matrix mfd

mirror mntd turn signal lights

mph/kph speedometer

niehl, cologne plant build

no description available

outside temp thermometer

parking brake - mechanical

pass seat air bag head-thorax

pass seat back mtd map pocket

plastic handbrake grip

power door dead locks

power frt disc/rear drum

power point plug

pwr frt w\'dows one touch up/dn

rear bump-body colr/lwr accent

rear headrestraint-2 way

rear overhead courtesy lamp

rear seat cushion-fixed

rear seat fold down-split

rear spoiler

recirculation heater

roof mounted radio antenna

rr seat belts-3 point/inerta

seat back material-carpeted

seat-individual-l/b drv/pass

second row folding seat

security lock group #9

snvsr-drv/mir/flap/tick pocket

st belt mndr-dr&pas/eu tel&snd

standard duty battery

standard duty suspension

standard green glass wndscrn

standard tire tread-front

standard tire tread-rear

starter equipment (-25c)

std electric starter

steering whl-3 spk leather

strg column-tilt/telescoping

strg wheel radio controls

tachometer

tinted glass-complete

trans linked rr washer/wiper

trip computer

trunk stowage bin

unleaded fuel capability

var itrmt wipe+anti-drip wipe

zetec sip

less accessory usb unit

less acct stripe-bdysd color

less air curtain restraint-lh

less anti-spin traction brakes

less anti-theft system

less auto hdlamps-fol me home

less aux warning display

less auxiliary heater

less brake system-regenerative

less bulk head

less camera

less cargo area cover

less cellphone interface systm

less cold weather group

less convenience group

less cooling pack

less daytime running lamps

less door unlock system

less dress up rso

less driver roof storage

less drivers seat armrests

less electronic group

less exhaust pipe extension

less ext appearance pack

less exterior rocker panel mld

less fog lamp bezel

less front bumper extension

less front floor mats

less front parking aid

less frt door sill protection

less grille molding

less headrestraint-rear center

less hood accent stripe

less hub covers

less inbound modification cent

less infl knee bolster-pass

less interior climate package

less interior pack

less keyless entry system

less lumbar seat sup-driv seat

less luxury package

less mkt flex prep pack

less moonroof pack

less mph engine governor

less navigation center

less navigation data

less paint package

less pass air bag deactivation

less power equipment group

less proximity sensor

less puddle lamps

less rear bumper extension

less rear floor mats

less rear intr assist hndl

less rear seat ash tray

less rear splash guards

less reverse gear alarm

less rr window protector

less safety packs

less sales badge

less seat-special covers

less smokers package

less spare wheel

less special equipment package

less special order paint

less speed control

less steering wheel pack

less svo application/label

less temp control driver seat

less temp control passngr seat

less tie down hooks

less trailer coupling

less u/body corrosion protect

less upgraded sound system

less visibility pack

less warning device ret straps

less wheel covers

less windshield heat shielding

Thank you!

Purely out of interest how did you find out all that info???

Cool to know though 

2 minutes ago, Cory Brayshaw said:

Purely out of interest how did you find out all that info???

Skill, insider information, or just a pure guess 🤣

9 minutes ago, unofix said:

Skill, insider information, or just a pure guess 🤣

Fair enough 😂

It seems a great little car though, especially for my first car, I've heard the 1.25 is reliable as well