2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · DA14 LCN

The current roadworthiness status of this 2014 Ford Fiesta is stable, supported by a clean MOT record spanning the last two years. The most recent test on 12 September 2025 at 122,354 miles passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle met all required safety and environmental standards at that time. A preceding test on 1 July 2025 at 122,037 miles also passed without advisories or failures. This pattern demonstrates a consistent maintenance trend where the car has remained free of recurring mechanical or structural faults recently. The vehicle has covered approximately 10,196 miles per year, aligning with typical usage for a twelve-year-old supermini. Between the January 2024 test at 109,070 miles and the July 2024 test at 116,191 miles, the car accumulated 7,121 miles over six months, suggesting regular, sustained use. Mileage progression then slowed slightly, with 5,846 miles added between July 2024 and July 2025, and a mere 317 miles recorded between July 2025 and September 2025. This recent drop in usage could indicate lighter daily commuting or a period of limited driving. An anomaly exists in the record for 4 January 2024, where a failure was recorded at 109,069 miles despite no defects listed; this likely represents an aborted or incomplete test rather than a mechanical failure, as the retest on the same day at 109,070 miles passed cleanly. Although the MOT history lacks recurring mechanical advisories, a physical inspection remains essential given the vehicle's age and mileage. Buyers should closely examine the structural integrity of the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, a common issue on older Fiestas. The condition of consumable components warrants scrutiny as well; check the brake discs and pads for scoring or uneven wear, and inspect the tyres for cracking or uneven tread degradation. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be assessed for deterioration, as these components endure significant stress over 122,000 miles even if they have not yet triggered a test failure.