2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AV67 SWK

The most recent DVSA examination dated 24 October 2025 records a PASS with no defects or advisories, confirming the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements on that date. Reviewing the documented history, every recorded test from 2021 through to 2025 has resulted in a clean pass with no advisories, failure items, or recurring defect patterns. This unbroken sequence of clean examinations suggests a stable maintenance trend and indicates the vehicle has not suffered from any persistent mechanical deterioration that would typically flag brake wear, suspension deterioration, corrosion, or lighting defects over the testing cycle. While a clean MOT history is reassuring, it should be noted that a pass certificate only confirms the condition on the day of examination and does not pre-emptively guarantee that wear-sensitive components are not approaching their service interval. With 55,107 miles recorded on a 2017 registration, this Fiesta has accumulated approximately 6,123 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and consistent with moderate private or mixed-use driving. The mileage progression between tests appears steady, with no significant gaps that would suggest long periods of standing, nor any exceptionally rapid accumulation that might indicate high commercial or motorway usage. This average usage profile is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as moderate mileage tends to keep consumables such as tyres, brake pads, and clutch components in serviceable condition while avoiding the excessive wear associated with high-mileage operation. However, it is worth noting that the figures recorded represent only those miles captured at MOT and service intervals, so any unrecorded mileage cannot be independently verified through this dataset. Given the clean MOT record and the age of the vehicle, prospective buyers should conduct a physical inspection focusing on items that deteriorate with time rather than purely with mileage. The tyres warrant particular attention, as a 2017-manufactured vehicle will now have tyres approaching or exceeding nine years of age from production date, and sidewall perishing, cracking, or ozone degradation can occur even on lightly worn tread. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance and standing voltage, since original equipment batteries on vehicles of this age commonly require replacement. Brake discs should be examined for corrosion lipping and the calipers checked for any binding, particularly if the vehicle has experienced periods of light use. Fluid services including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and manual transmission oil should be verified against calendar intervals, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades over time regardless of mileage, typically every two to four years. On a test drive, attention should be paid to any suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or coil spring seats, none of which necessarily fail an MOT test before becoming symptomatic. Listen for any brake shudder or vibration under application, as corroded or warped front discs can produce such symptoms, particularly after wet weather or a period of standing. Verify smooth operation of the clutch, gearbox selection, and power steering, and confirm that the engine management system shows no warning lamps on the instrument cluster. Finally, ensure that the service book, V5C document, and any accompanying invoices are consistent with the recorded mileage, and confirm that the timing belt or chain service interval for the 1.0 EcoBoost or 1.25 Duratec engine has been addressed according to manufacturer schedules, as this is a critical age-related maintenance item that does not appear on MOT records.