2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · KA13 BAY

With five consecutive annual test entries between 2022 and 2025, this Fiesta presents a notably clean roadworthiness record, and the most recent outcome dated 9 August 2025 was a pass with no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. Prior to that, a single failure was logged on 7 August 2025, just two days earlier, but crucially no defect categories or failure codes were captured on file for that test, meaning the cause of the failure cannot be determined from the DVSA record alone; it may have been an administrative refusal or a minor issue that was rectified under a partial-retest basis before the clean pass on 9 August. The 2024, 2023 and 2022 tests all returned clean passes with no advisories, indicating a stable mechanical picture rather than any pattern of deteriorating components. Across the entire documented history, there are zero recorded advisories relating to brake lines, coil springs, suspension arms, subframe corrosion, exhaust integrity, oil leaks, tyres or structural condition, which is a positive indicator of structural and chassis health given the vehicle's age. Recorded mileage stands at 102,117 miles across roughly twelve years of life, equating to an average accumulation of approximately 8,500 miles per year. This places the car very close to the typical annual figure for a vehicle of its age and original market positioning, and there are no significant testing gaps that would suggest extended periods off the road. The mileage progression between the recorded tests in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 appears steady rather than subject to sudden large jumps or stagnant plateaus that might raise concerns about clocked odometers or prolonged storage. Mechanically, this kind of regular, moderate usage tends to keep consumables rotating through normal wear patterns and avoids the dry-joint and fluid-stagnation problems that affect very low-mileage or long-stored vehicles. With a 1.0 EcoBoost or 1.25 Duratec engine likely under the bonnet given the model year, the moderate mileage is well within the expected lifespan of the unit provided cambelt or timing chain service intervals have been observed, though the absence of advisory data here means service history should be verified independently. Given the absence of any specific advisories in the MOT history, there are no particular flagged components to target during inspection, but a buyer should nonetheless focus their checks on the items most commonly affecting a Fiesta of this generation and mileage. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the commonly worn front lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as these tend to deteriorate around the 80 to 110 thousand mile mark. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, as this can indicate warped front brake discs, a known wear item on cars of this age and mileage. Check that the steering pulls evenly to either side and that the clutch bite point is consistent, since clutch wear on a higher-mileage Fiesta can become apparent around this odometer reading. Inspect the rear axle and suspension beam visually for any corrosion, and examine the underbody and exhaust system for surface rust or weakening, especially given the model's age and the salt exposure typical of UK winter roads. A few final points warrant direct physical verification before purchase. Examine the front inner wings, scuttle panel and bonnet hinge areas for any bubbling paintwork or corrosion, as these are known rust-prone zones on Mk6 and Mk7 Fiestas. Check all coolant and oil levels on a cold engine, and inspect for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or around the turbo oil feed pipe if it is the EcoBoost variant, as these engines can develop minor seepages at higher mileages. Confirm that the tyre tread depths meet the legal minimum and that the sidewalls show no cracking or bulges, and verify that the braking system delivers a firm, progressive pedal with no juddering or pulling. Because the MOT file is effectively advisory-free, any significant findings during a physical inspection or test drive would represent information beyond what the DVSA record reveals, so a pre-purchase inspection by a competent garage remains advisable before committing.