2023 Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev A 1.0L Petrol · CP72 FWM

The vehicle presented for assessment is a 2023 Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo MHEV Automatic with a recorded mileage of 14,545 miles, and its most recent DVSA MOT test on 17 December 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. While a single clean pass is a positive indicator of immediate roadworthiness at the time of examination, the absence of any prior MOT history in the records provided means there is no longitudinal trend from which to evaluate maintenance progression. Given the vehicle is now due its next statutory test by 17 December 2026, the prospective buyer should request sight of any previous test certificates, service documentation, and the V5C logbook to confirm mileage continuity and corroborate that no advisory items have been omitted from the available data. A single pass with no recorded observations is reassuring, but it does not substitute for a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the physical condition. In terms of usage, the Fiesta has covered approximately 4,848 miles per annum over its three-year life, which is substantially below the national average for a vehicle of this type and is indicative of either light use, predominantly short journeys, or extended standing between drives. Such low annual mileage carries its own mechanical considerations. Where a vehicle has been used sparingly, certain components can deteriorate through lack of regular operation rather than wear. Brake discs and pads are particularly susceptible to surface corrosion and caliper seizure due to infrequent application, while the 12-volt battery is prone to sulphation and reduced capacity if the vehicle has stood for prolonged periods without being driven. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid also degrade on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, meaning time-based servicing intervals become more relevant than distance-based ones. From a practical inspection standpoint, the buyer should begin by checking the condition of all four tyres, paying particular attention to sidewall cracking or perishing caused by age rather than tread wear, and verifying that the manufacturing date codes on the sidewalls do not indicate rubber that has exceeded four to five years of age. The wheels should be inspected for any signs of kerbing damage, and the tyre tread depth measured to confirm it exceeds the legal minimum of 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread width. The braking system should be thoroughly examined for binding calipers, scored or corroded discs, and perished brake lines or flexible hoses. Given the hybrid mild-hybrid electric vehicle architecture, the auxiliary 48-volt battery system and associated belt-driven starter-generator should be checked for fault codes via diagnostic equipment, as any warning lights on the dashboard or stored powertrain management faults would warrant further investigation. Finally, attention should be turned to the age-related service items that low-mileage examples frequently neglect. Although the odometer reading is modest, the brake fluid should have been renewed at two-year intervals regardless of mileage, and the coolant system should be inspected for correct concentration and condition. The cabin and pollen filters degrade through time and should be replaced periodically, while the air conditioning system benefits from regular use to maintain compressor seal lubrication and refrigerant integrity. A thorough road test should include checks for suspension knocks or clonks from worn bushes or top mounts, uneven tyre wear indicating alignment or damper issues, and any hesitation or warning lights from the mild-hybrid system during start-stop cycles. Verification of a complete service history with stamps corresponding to the recommended Ford schedule, alongside a current healthy battery voltage reading and evidence of recent fluid renewals, will provide the strongest reassurance that this low-mileage Fiesta has been correctly maintained rather than simply left standing.