2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · B28 SME
2014 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 97,400 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B28 SME Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 97,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B28 SME MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Fiesta (B28 SME) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
B28 SME Mileage History
- 11/03/202282,792 mi
- 22/03/202393,285 mi+10,493 mi
- 27/03/202393,294 mi+9 mi
- 05/11/202597,400 mi+4,106 mi
Average of roughly 3,997 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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