2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EO64 FFM

A single MOT failure on 4 January 2024 for both rear suspension arm pins or bushes and an inoperative offside side repeater is the only interruption in an otherwise clean roadworthiness record for this 2014 Ford Fiesta, with passes recorded on 5 January 2024 (a same-day retest following the failure), 12 January 2023, 6 January 2025, and 12 January 2026, the most recent test showing no defects recorded. The fact that the rear suspension arm pin or bush wear was flagged on both the nearside and offside simultaneously is mechanically significant, as it points to the original factory bushes reaching the end of their service life rather than a one-off localised issue. Because the suspension components passed on the immediate retest and have not been flagged on the two subsequent annual tests, the replacement work appears to have held, but bushes of this type on a Fiesta of this age are known to be a recurring wear item, and a close inspection of the rear suspension on a test drive remains essential. At 66,425 miles across roughly twelve years, the Fiesta has averaged only around 5,500 miles per year, a notably low rate of accumulation that indicates either genuinely light use or extended periods of standing between journeys. Low annual mileage tends to reduce wear on high-cycle components such as brake discs, clutches, and internal engine bearings, yet it can simultaneously accelerate degradation of rubber and polymer parts including drive belts, hoses, coolant seals, and the various bushes and gaiters across the suspension and drivetrain, all of which suffer from age-related perishing and drying out regardless of distance covered. Standing periods can also promote corrosion in the underbody, exhaust mounting brackets, and brake pipe ferrules, so the buyer should not interpret the modest odometer reading as a guarantee of mechanical soundness and should inspect thoroughly for age-related deterioration rather than focusing purely on mileage-linked wear. The MOT history is continuous from 2023 onwards with no multi-year testing gaps, so there is no official indication of a prolonged off-the-road lay-up during the recorded period. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection is the rear suspension, where the previously failed arm pin or bush wear can recur; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear axle over uneven surfaces, speed bumps, or when cornering, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the rear end over mid-corner bumps. The offside side repeater failure in 2024 was a minor electrical item, but it warrants confirming that all exterior bulbs, indicators, and side repeaters are presently functional, as failed repeaters are a common MOT failure point. Given the low mileage, the brake discs and pads may well be original or close to it, so pedal feel, any judder under braking, and the condition of the visible disc friction surfaces should be checked, and the handbrake holding on an incline verified. Finally, examine the underbody, exhaust hangers, brake lines, and flexible rubber components for any surface corrosion or perished rubber consistent with age rather than distance, as these are the areas most likely to be showing wear on a low-mileage twelve-year-old vehicle of this type.