2020 Ford Fiesta ST-Line Edition Turbo 1.0L Petrol · CE20 PVL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, having passed its most recent test on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded against it. Looking back across the available DVSA history, the Fiesta has demonstrated a consistent and reassuringly stable maintenance pattern, passing every annual test without recorded advisories in 2024, 2025 and 2026. The only flagged items in the record date from February 2023, when both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear. The subsequent clean tests suggest those tyres were replaced and that no comparable wear issues have resurfaced at subsequent inspections. Overall, this trend points to a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order, with no recurring defect categories such as suspension, braking, lighting or exhaust advisories appearing in the record. With a recorded mileage of 51,216 miles on a 2020 model, this Fiesta has covered approximately 8,536 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a modern supermini of its age and indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing or exceptionally high motorway mileage. There are no obvious inconsistencies or gaps in the mileage progression that would raise concern about clocked readings, and the annual rate is sufficient to keep lubricants circulating, the 12V battery maintained, and the drivetrain freed from the issues associated with long-term storage. For a turbocharged performance-oriented ST-Line, this usage level is moderate and should not have resulted in excessive wear to the clutch, turbocharger bearings, or major drivetrain components, provided the vehicle has been serviced in accordance with Ford's schedule. Given the clean MOT history and absence of recurring advisories, physical inspection should focus on age-and-mileage-related deterioration rather than the specific defect categories often flagged at test. Although no advisory was raised in 2026, the front tyres fitted at the time of viewing should be examined for both tread depth and, critically, sidewall condition; tyres on a six-year-old car can suffer from perishing and cracking even if the tread remains adequate, and a 2020-build vehicle may well still be running rubber fitted several years ago. All four tyres should be of matching type and size, and uneven shoulder wear on the fronts would warrant inspection of the suspension geometry, particularly the wishbone bushes, drop links and track rod ends, as edge wear was a noted characteristic in the 2023 advisory. The brake discs and calipers should be carefully examined, especially on a car that has seen some standing time, for surface corrosion, seized slide pins, or binding calipers, which can cause uneven pad wear, pulling under braking, or a judder through the steering. On the test drive, listen for clonks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes or top mounts, and check for any vibration through the clutch pedal or hesitation under boost, which could hint at turbo or wastegate issues common to higher-mileage EcoBoost units. It is also prudent to confirm that time-based servicing has been carried out regardless of mileage, including brake fluid replacement (typically every two years), coolant renewal, and the condition of the accessory drive belt, as these degrade with calendar age rather than odometer readings. Finally, verifying a full Ford or specialist service history with documented cambelt or timing chain inspection records will provide further assurance, though this particular engine is generally chain-driven and should be inspected for chain stretch symptoms on cold start.