2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DS19 NHJ

The 2019 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 21 January 2026 at 29,710 miles, where it passed with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant given the pattern of recurring faults documented in the prior test cycle. The 2024 test at 22,129 miles initially failed on a headlamp aim issue alongside several advisories, then passed on the same day once the aim was corrected. Comparing that to the 2023 test at 15,009 miles, which also failed first-time on headlamp aim and tyre condition, the record shows a vehicle that has required minor corrections at consecutive MOTs but no persistent or worsening mechanical deterioration. The trend is one of steady resolution rather than compounding failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle. At 29,710 miles recorded in January 2026, the annualised average sits around 4,244 miles per year. The jump from 15,009 miles in March 2023 to 22,129 miles in March 2024 represents 7,120 miles in twelve months, a step up from the earlier average but still modest overall. The subsequent seven-month interval to January 2026 added only 7,581 miles, roughly 1,083 miles per month, indicating consistent but gentle use. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of inactivity or odometer anomalies, and the MOT entries align sensibly with the recorded mileages. The recurring headlamp aim failures in both 2023 and 2024 warrant a quick physical check of the headlamp levelling system and mounting points, particularly if the vehicle has been used with a loaded rear or has had suspension work. The 2024 advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front wheel and worn rear brake discs and pads at 22,129 miles suggests the braking system was approaching service limits at that stage. With nearly 8,000 miles covered since, a buyer should inspect the rear disc thickness and pad material in front of the vehicle, along with the condition of the nearside front wheel for any residual run-out or kerb damage. The repeated tyre sidewall damage and edge wear advisories across both rear outer tyres and the offside front in 2024 point to possible tracking or alignment drift, so a four-wheel geometry check is advisable before purchase.