2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · BV63 ATK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 119,272 miles, the tester flagged corroded front and rear brake pipes obscured by grease. This is a direct recurrence of a previous fault noted in September 2023 when the offside front brake pipe showed similar corrosion. The trend suggests that critical hydraulic components are only addressed once they approach a point of failure during inspection. At 119,272 miles over 13 years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 9,175 miles per year, which is consistent with typical national averages. However, the data shows a significant spike in usage between September 2023 and October 2024, where the car covered over 22,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation correlates with the major failure in October 2024, where the vehicle suffered multiple simultaneous failures including a worn ball joint, track rod end play, and an exhaust leak that caused high emissions. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and underbody components. The record from September 2022 at 93,382 miles identified corrosion on the rear vehicle structure, front subframe, and lower suspension arms. While these were not deemed seriously weakened at that time, the presence of rust across multiple structural areas requires close monitoring. The recurring issues with brake pipes and the previous failure of suspension geometry indicate that the front end undergoes significant stress. You should check all current joints and the exhaust system for further leaks to ensure the 2024 emissions issues were fully rectified.