2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BF14 KBU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical and structural components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 80,853 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories concerning the front braking system and suspension. This marks a shift from the clean record seen in 2024, indicating that the vehicle is now entering a phase where wear items require proactive replacement due to age and usage. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between October 2023 and November 2024, the car covered over 11,000 miles, which reflects higher annual use. However, the failure in November 2024 at 72,324 miles due to worn sub-frame pins and bushes suggests that despite the low annual mileage, the structural mounting points are beginning to suffer from corrosion or material fatigue typical of this era. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking assembly before purchasing. The November 2025 test flagged pitted and scored front brake discs alongside thin pads and an offside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play. These issues require immediate attention to ensure safe stopping performance and handling stability. Furthermore, the sub-frame should be inspected for deep structural corrosion to ensure that the repairs made following the 2024 failure were effective and that rust is not spreading across the chassis.