FORD FIESTA2010 · 1.4L Petrol

This Ford Fiesta has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects recorded since the most recent test on January 21, 2026, at 42,474 miles. The vehicle passed without fail in both the 2025 and 2023 tests, though it did fail once in February 2025—likely due to a minor administrative oversight rather than a mechanical issue, as no defects were logged. The absence of advisories or recurring faults suggests the vehicle has been kept in stable condition, though the brief 2025 failure raises a slight red flag over whether the previous owner prioritised MOT compliance over proactive maintenance. The recorded mileage of 42,474 miles over 16 years—approximately 2,655 miles annually—indicates unusually light usage for a vehicle of this age. The gaps between tests are consistent, with no rapid mileage accumulation or prolonged periods of inactivity, which could have accelerated wear. The most notable interval is between November 2022 (32,755 miles) and February 2025 (39,792 miles), a span of nearly two years with minimal mileage gain, though this does not necessarily imply neglect. Such low mileage may reflect storage or limited use, but it also means suspension bushes, brake calipers, and drivetrain components have had far less stress than average. Given the lack of recorded faults, a buyer should focus their inspection on high-wear areas that often go unnoticed in clean MOT histories. The suspension—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—should be examined for excessive play or corrosion, as these components degrade gradually without always triggering MOT failures. Brake discs and pads, while not flagged here, may show uneven wear if the vehicle has been driven sporadically, leading to binding calipers or uneven friction. Structural integrity is another concern; despite no advisories, check for corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, as rust can compromise the Fiesta’s chassis over time. The absence of advisories or repeated failures is reassuring, but the 2025 MOT failure—even if unexplained—suggests the previous owner may not have maintained a rigorous service schedule. A pre-purchase inspection should verify fluid levels (brakes, power steering, coolant) and confirm there are no hidden issues like leaking hoses or worn timing components. The vehicle’s low mileage is a double-edged sword: it implies less wear but also means some components may never have been serviced beyond basic MOT checks.