2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · DX14 BBV
2014 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 132,235 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX14 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 132,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX14 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Fiesta (DX14 BBV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DX14 BBV Mileage History
- 17/06/202494,932 mi
- 18/06/2025112,629 mi+17,697 mi
- 19/06/2025112,632 mi+3 mi
- 23/06/2026132,228 mi+19,596 mi
- 25/06/2026132,235 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 18,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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