2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BW14 SXM
2014 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 45,521 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW14 SXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 45,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW14 SXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Fiesta (BW14 SXM) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BW14 SXM Mileage History
- 22/05/202336,340 mi
- 22/05/202336,340 mi
- 28/05/202440,211 mi+3,871 mi
- 27/05/202542,357 mi+2,146 mi
- 27/05/202645,521 mi+3,164 mi
Average of roughly 3,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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