2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV63 XAR

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and clean mechanical history, culminating in a pass at 76,956 miles on 4 July 2025 with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains highly stable, showing no recurring faults or deterioration across the recorded tests. An anomalous entry exists for the same date, showing a failure at 76,954 miles with no defects listed, likely representing an aborted test or administrative error, as the vehicle passed immediately after with a clean bill of health. The mileage accumulation aligns with light use, averaging roughly 5,920 miles per year over its thirteen-year lifespan. Between the August 2022 test at 64,580 miles and the August 2023 test at 69,358 miles, the car covered 4,778 miles. The following year saw a drop to 2,571 miles before rising to 5,027 miles by July 2025. This low-mileage profile suggests prolonged periods of standing rather than sustained daily commuting, which shifts the typical wear patterns away from consumable degradation and towards deterioration from inactivity. Despite the absence of advisories on the MOT record, a physical inspection must focus on components that degrade with age and lack of use rather than mileage. Check the tyre sidewalls for date codes and micro-cracking, as perished rubber poses a serious structural risk regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for binding, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from seized sliding pins and handbrake mechanisms after sitting stationary. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and verify the condition of the exhaust system for corrosion, which can progress rapidly during short, cold-start journeys typical of a car covering fewer than 6,000 miles annually.