2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NU64 AFA

The 2014 Ford Fiesta has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects recorded across the most recent three tests, most notably passing on 26 April 2025 at 36,671 miles. This suggests the vehicle has undergone consistent roadworthiness checks without major mechanical failures, though the absence of advisories or minor faults means no specific wear patterns are highlighted in the official record. The most recent test was conducted just under three months ago, which is within the acceptable window for a used-car buyer—though the next MOT due date (26 April 2027) remains over a year away, leaving a window for potential undocumented issues to develop. The recorded mileage of 36,671 miles over nearly twelve years—approximately 3,056 miles annually—indicates unusually light usage for a vehicle of this age. The gap between tests is also notable: the car sat unused for nearly three years between the 2021 test at 29,727 miles and the 2024 retest at 35,211 miles, covering just 5,484 miles in that period. Such prolonged inactivity could contribute to degradation in fluids, tyre condition, or minor corrosion where seals or rubber components were exposed to static environments. Conversely, the lack of rapid mileage accumulation suggests no aggressive driving history, which might mitigate some wear concerns. Given the clean MOT record, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on components prone to neglect in low-mileage vehicles: suspension bushes and coil springs may show signs of perishing or cracking after years of inactivity, while brake calipers and discs could exhibit rust or binding if the vehicle was stored without movement. Tyres, despite the low mileage, should be examined for uneven wear or embedded debris from prolonged standing. Structural integrity—particularly around wheel arches, sills, and underbody—must also be scrutinised for corrosion, as rust propagation can accelerate when a car remains stationary. The absence of advisories in the MOT history does not preclude these issues, so a thorough visual and functional assessment is essential.