2022 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Petrol · B22 XAU

This 2022 Ford Fiesta presents a clean mechanical track record across its two recorded DVSA examinations, with both the 2025-10-13 and 2026-03-25 tests resulting in passes and no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. The absence of any flagged items on the suspension, braking, exhaust, steering, or structural integrity categories indicates a car that has held up well within its first four years of service, with no early signs of the corrosion or component wear that sometimes affect vehicles in this age bracket. Given the relatively short testing window on record, the trend cannot be described as either improving or deteriorating, but rather as stable from the outset, with no cause for concern raised by the examining tester on either visit. With 32,272 miles accumulated over roughly four years, the Fiesta is averaging around 8,068 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a vehicle of this age and segment. This rate suggests the car has seen regular, moderate use rather than the extremes of very low mileage, which can bring issues with seized components and stale fluids, or exceptionally high mileage, which accelerates wear on clutches, brake friction material, and suspension linkages. The two tests fall approximately five months apart with no significant mileage jump implied between them, and the consistent annual pace implies the vehicle has remained in active service rather than being laid up for extended periods. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for monitoring, but a thorough test drive should still focus on the areas commonly affected on a Fiesta of this generation. Listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the anti-roll bar bushes and lower wishbone links, which are known wear items on this platform. Check for steering pull or vagueness, and feel for any vibration through the brake pedal under firm application, which would suggest disc warping. Inspect the underside visually for any developing corrosion on the rear axle, subframe, and brake pipe runs, as these areas can deteriorate even when not yet severe enough to warrant an advisory. Additionally, examine the tyre tread depth and ensure even wear across both axles, as uneven wear can indicate misalignment or suspension geometry issues. Verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after engine start and that the clutch action is smooth without slipping under load, particularly if the vehicle is fitted with the manual gearbox. Given the clean MOT history and typical mileage profile, this Fiesta represents a sound basis for purchase, provided the standard physical inspection and test drive reveal no new symptoms that have developed since the most recent examination.