2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FG14 AEE

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend across its recorded history. The most recent test on 27 March 2026 at 29,449 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations from March 2022 through March 2025 similarly showed no advisories or failures, confirming consistent compliance with DVSA standards over the past four years. Mileage accumulation reflects exceptionally light use for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows 19,396 miles at the 1 March 2022 test, rising to 20,172 miles by 10 March 2023, then 20,790 miles in March 2024, 22,873 miles in March 2025, and 29,449 miles by March 2026. Annual increments average roughly 2,450 miles, with the largest single-year jump of 6,576 miles occurring between March 2025 and March 2026. Such low overall distance suggests prolonged periods of standing or short urban journeys, though the clean test history implies the previous owner maintained basic servicing discipline. Despite the absence of flagged faults, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural integrity issues, yet a Fiesta of this vintage may harbour hidden rust on sills or subframes, particularly if stored outdoors. Suspension bushes and coil springs warrant physical examination for perishing caused by inactivity rather than wear. Brake discs and calipers could exhibit binding after long stationary spells, even though the 2026 test noted no such defect. The drivetrain and exhaust emissions showed no adverse readings across the five tests. Given the low mileage, fluid degradation and stale fuel systems pose greater risk than mechanical fatigue. A pre-purchase check should confirm fresh oil, coolant, and brake fluid, and verify tyre sidewall condition given potential slow weathering. The documentary record supports a well-kept example, but physical verification remains prudent for any used purchase.