2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CA62 ETD

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 24 July 2023, when it passed at 113,062 miles. That same day it initially failed due to an offside headlamp aim set too high and a worn offside front tyre, both rectified before the retest. An oil leak noted as not excessive has appeared consistently since the June 2022 test at 111,107 miles, suggesting a minor but persistent seep rather than a sudden mechanical failure. The maintenance trend is essentially stable, with no evidence of escalating structural or safety-critical defects. Mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a 13-year-old supermini. The vehicle covered roughly 1,955 miles between June 2022 and July 2023, and about 4,010 miles in the preceding year from June 2021 to June 2022. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record, and the annual average of approximately 8,697 miles aligns with normal mixed-use driving. The MOT history itself is unbroken from 2020 through 2023, indicating the car has been kept in regular use rather than left standing for long periods. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The June 2021 test at 107,097 miles flagged slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, and while this did not recur in subsequent tests, any wear in that area warrants a close check for knocking, uneven tyre wear, or vague steering. The persistent oil leak, noted in both 2022 and 2023, needs tracing to its source. Common culprits on this generation Fiesta include the valve cover gasket, oil filter housing, or crankshaft oil seal. Left unattended, even a minor seep can worsen and contaminate drive belts or hot exhaust components. The headlamp aim fault and worn offside front tyre from the 2023 test point to basic setup and alignment being overlooked. A fresh four-wheel alignment check and careful inspection of both front tyres for inner edge wear are advisable. The June 2022 advisory for a chip in the nearside windscreen should also be re-examined to confirm it has not spread beyond repairable limits. Overall, the record suggests a car that has been kept roadworthy but not meticulously maintained, with minor issues addressed reactively rather than proactively.