2022 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Petrol · BC22 CVE

The recorded DVSA history for this 2022 Ford Fiesta is short and largely uneventful, with two MOT tests spanning a single year and only minor observations logged. The most recent assessment on 16 May 2026 resulted in a pass, but both rear inner tyres were flagged with advisories for being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. The earlier test on 14 June 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories, leaving the trend limited but broadly stable, albeit with a pair of identical tyre wear advisories appearing at the rear axle on the latest inspection. With only two data points and no failures or dangerous defects on record, the mechanical story is currently one of acceptable roadworthiness with a localised wear concern at the rear tyres. Against an age of approximately four years, the recorded mileage of 13,878 miles equates to an accumulation rate of around 3,470 miles annually, which is low for a Fiesta of this generation. There is no evidence in the testing record of long periods off the road, as the tests fall within a consecutive twelve-month window, but the modest mileage still suggests the vehicle has seen lighter than average use. From a mechanical standpoint, lower annual mileage typically translates to slower wear on major mechanical consumables such as brake friction material, clutch components and drivetrain internals, while areas more sensitive to standing time, including brake discs corroding on the surface, tyre sidewall deterioration and potential flat spots from prolonged parking, warrant closer attention. The tyre advisories already recorded suggest that the contact patches are wearing unevenly despite the low mileage, which can sometimes indicate geometry or pressure issues rather than simply distance covered. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority should be a thorough inspection of all four tyres, not merely the rear pair flagged in the MOT record. The advisories refer specifically to inner edge wear on both rear tyres, so the tread depth across the full width of each rear tyre should be measured with a gauge, and the sidewalls inspected for cracking or perishing given the modest usage profile. Uneven inner-edge wear on a torsion-beam rear axle such as that fitted to a Fiesta is frequently linked to incorrect wheel alignment, including rear camber issues, so a four-wheel alignment check should be considered, particularly if new tyres are being fitted. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven road surfaces, and pay particular attention to whether the car tracks straight without steering pull, as the rear axle geometry irregularities can sometimes present as vague directional instability. The remainder of the recorded history is clean, but the absence of advisories on suspension, braking or corrosion items over the available tests simply means nothing was flagged in those particular inspections rather than that those components are in confirmed good order. Given the low mileage, the brake discs should be examined for any lipping or surface corrosion, particularly if the car has been stood for extended periods, and the front brake pads assessed for any binding, as lightly used calipers can seize. Steering response should feel direct and consistent without any notchiness through the lock, and the clutch, if manual, should engage smoothly without slipping or judder under load. Finally, with only two MOT entries and no service history referenced in the DVSA data, confirmation of any routine maintenance carried out between tests would be prudent, as the mechanical record itself cannot verify servicing has been performed.