2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CE13 XPM

The Fiesta presents in a currently sound mechanical state, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 February 2026 at 57,007 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past three years is clearly improving. A failure on 13 February 2026 for a missing expansion tank cap and a leaking offside front brake hose was rectified within 24 hours, indicating a responsive owner who addressed a safety-critical hydraulic fault immediately rather than deferring it. Prior to 2026, the record shows a pattern of recurring advisories and failures, but the clean pass in February 2026 suggests the vehicle is now in good overall health. At roughly 4,385 miles per year, the mileage is notably low for a 2013 vehicle. The 2026 MOT sits just four months old relative to today's date of 17 June 2026, meaning the current certificate is highly relevant. The mileage progression is steady, moving from 53,493 miles in February 2024 to 55,047 miles in February 2025 and then to 57,007 miles by February 2026, averaging around 1,750 to 1,800 miles per annum in recent years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, which supports a consistent if light usage pattern rather than long periods of inactivity or recent high-mileage clocking. Despite the clean 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect the braking system carefully. Front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both the February 2024 and February 2025 tests, and the February 2026 failure involved a leaking hydraulic brake hose. While these were addressed, the repeated attention to braking components warrants a physical check of disc thickness, pad condition, and hose integrity, particularly around the offside front connection that previously leaked. The cooling system also deserves scrutiny given the missing expansion tank cap failure in February 2026; a pressure test and visual inspection of the tank, cap seal, and hose connections would confirm no underlying damage from potential overheating or coolant loss. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme across multiple tests, with cracking, perishing, and exposed ply noted on both front and rear tyres between 2024 and 2025. Although the February 2026 test recorded no tyre defects, a close inspection of sidewall condition and tread depth across all four tyres plus the spare is advisable, particularly if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods given its low annual mileage. The suspension and underside should also be checked for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles that sit unused can develop surface rust on subframes, coil springs, and mounting points that does not always appear on a standard MOT but can compromise structural integrity over time.