2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DL13 RZF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension components. While the car passed its most recent test in May 2025 at 55,954 miles, it failed that same day due to a failed stop lamp and multiple suspension issues. The persistence of the offside rear shock absorber leak across both 2024 and 2025 indicates that the owner is monitoring known mechanical degradation rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. However, there is a significant spike in usage between June 2023 (23,816 miles) and June 2024 (39,965 miles), where the car covered over 16,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation likely correlates with the failure seen in June 2024, where the tester found the nearside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords and both front tyres worn to the legal limit. A buyer must inspect the rear axle assembly closely, as both the nearside and offside swivel pins and bushes showed signs of failing bonding in the 2025 test. These rubber components are prone to causing handling instability and uneven tyre wear if left to deteriorate. Furthermore, the offside rear shock absorber has been misting oil for over two years; the buyer should check for heavier leakage that would indicate imminent seal failure. Given the low annual mileage, the tyres should also be inspected for cracking or perish, which often occurs when vehicles sit stationary for long periods.