2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DY13 HUT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from significant exhaust failures to developing mechanical wear. The most recent test in December 2025 at 63,232 miles passed, but it introduced a defective nearside front wheel bearing with play and a faulty wiper blade. While the car cleared the critical exhaust issues from 2023, the emergence of wheel bearing wear suggests that components are now entering a phase requiring replacement rather than simple maintenance. At 63,232 miles over nine years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical light usage for an older hatchback. There is a notable mileage gap between the September 2023 test at 35,586 miles and the August 2024 test at 55,842 miles, representing nearly 20,000 miles in just thirteen months. This period of high activity correlates with the degradation of the exhaust system, which progressed from a major flexi-leak causing failure in 2023 to minor leaks across both the front and rear sections by 2024. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the nearside front wheel assembly to assess the extent of the bearing play, as this will likely worsen if left untreated. The exhaust system also requires monitoring to ensure the minor leaks noted in 2024 do not develop back into structural-inducing failures. Additionally, the history of the nearside rear tyreishing and cracking between 2022 and 2023 indicates a pattern of the vehicle sitting for long periods; therefore, a thorough check of all rubber components and tyres for age-rot is essential.