2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AX14 FPA

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 12 June 2025 at 19,636 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks three consecutive flawless tests following a minor advisory in 2022, suggesting the last keeper addressed the flagged tyre wear promptly and has maintained the car to a consistent standard since. No recurring faults or emerging patterns of deterioration appear in the record. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Across the full five-year MOT history, the car has covered just 2,301 miles, averaging roughly 460 miles per year between tests. The annual increments are remarkably steady: 592 miles between 2022 and 2023, 586 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 406 miles between 2024 and 2025. This is well below the typical 6,000 to 8,000 miles per year expected for a vehicle of this age. Such low annual accumulation raises the possibility of extended periods standing still, which can cause its own issues despite the low recorded distance. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to components that deteriorate with age and inactivity rather than mileage. Tyre sidewall condition and date codes deserve scrutiny, as rubber perishes over time regardless of tread depth. The 2022 advisory for a worn nearside front tyre was a minor consumable item, but it confirms at least one wheel has taken a disproportionate share of wear, so tracking uneven tyre wear across all four corners is sensible. Brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses should be inspected for corrosion and seizure, since low-mileage cars that sit for long spells are prone to sticking calipers and surface rust on braking components. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers may have aged beyond what the mileage alone would suggest, so a thorough check for perishing, cracking, and excessive play is warranted. The exhaust system and underbody should be examined for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stored outdoors or used on salted roads during winter months.