2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AV13 WTP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 127,968 miles, the failure just three days prior highlights significant mechanical and safety lapses. The trend shows a recurring cycle where critical components like steering linkage, seat belts, and lighting are ignored until they fail a formal test. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when necessary to obtain a legal certificate, rather than performing preventative maintenance or regular inspections. At 127,968 miles, this thirteen-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation, with a roughly 12,400 miles covered between July 2024 and July 2025, and another 12,400 miles covered in the preceding year. This steady use indicates the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which explains the progressive wear on consumables and suspension components noted throughout the record. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and steering assembly, as the offside front lower steering ball joint was flagged for excessive play in 2025. The record also notes a history of brake wear, with thin pads and pitted discs identified in June 2023, which requires a close check of current thickness and condition. The previous failure of the offside and central rear seat belts due to likely detachment is also a serious safety concern that must be verified to ensure they have been properly resecured. Furthermore, the presence of chafing ABS wiring and missing wing liners suggests the vehicle is exposed to debris and moisture, which could lead to accelerated electrical faults or body corrosion if not addressed.