2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CF13 OPO

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure on June 16, 2026, at 123,330 miles. The maintenance trend has deteriorated sharply compared to the clean pass in the previous year. The most recent test revealed critical structural integrity issues, specifically excessive corrosion on the outer sill where the suspension mounting and seat belt anchorage meet. These defects represent a serious risk to the vehicle's frame strength and indicate a major structural failure that requires far more than a simple consumable replacement. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There was a rapid accumulation of 21,000 miles between June 2025 and June 2026, indicating high usage over the last twelve months. While the 2024 record noted the underbody was covered in underseal at 92,943 miles, the subsequent appearance of severe structural rust in 2026 suggests that this protection was either insufficient or that rust had already progressed deep into the metal before the treatment. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and sills to determine the extent of the structural rot. The tester flagged various corroded suspension components in June 2026, which follows a reported track rod end with excessive play from 2025. The failure of the engine management indicator light (MIL) also suggests an underlying electrical or sensor fault that has been ignored by the previous owner. Furthermore, the presence of mismatched tyres on the nearside front axle and an out-of-aim headlamp points to a lack of attention to basic safety-critical maintenance.