2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CU14 KHA

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and highly favourable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 45,989 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, confirming the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards on that date. A curious anomaly appears in the record the day prior, on 8 October 2025, where the same mileage of 45,989 miles shows a failed test with no defects recorded. This typically indicates an aborted test or an issue preventing the examination from commencing, such as a lack of fuel or a missing key, rather than a mechanical failure. The subsequent clean pass confirms the car was rectified and deemed fully roadworthy within twenty-four hours. The mileage accumulation is remarkably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging just 3,832 miles annually. Looking at the chronological data, the yearly usage is actually declining. Between the October 2022 test at 44,021 miles and the October 2023 test at 44,907 miles, the car covered 886 miles. This dropped to 772 miles between 2023 and 2024, and plummeted to just 310 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. Such minimal recent use suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, which carries its own mechanical risks distinct from high-mileage wear. Because the MOT record is entirely free of advisories or recurring mechanical faults, the focus for a physical inspection shifts entirely to the consequences of prolonged inactivity. A car standing for long intervals suffers from deteriorated rubber components; a buyer must closely inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking and perishing, regardless of remaining tread depth. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounts will have dried out and may have split without the regular flexing of daily driving. Brake discs are highly susceptible to surface corrosion from standing, which can cause binding or juddering until scrubbed off. Fluids, particularly brake fluid and coolant, will have absorbed moisture over the years, degrading their boiling points and anti-corrosion properties. A thorough test drive is essential to check for binding calipers, uneven brake wear, and any suspension clunks that indicate perished bushes. The pristine MOT record proves the car passed a snapshot inspection, but the declining mileage demands a careful evaluation of the aging effects of dormancy.