2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FL13 LFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred repairs regarding secondary mechanical components. In the most recent test on July 2025 at 68,673 miles, the car passed after a failure just two miles prior. While the owner addressed the critical offside front tyre failure, several advisories remain unresolved, including a deteriorating exhaust flexi-pipe and corroded rear coil springs. This suggests a reactive approach to maintenance where only failures are addressed without proactive preventative care. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-intensity use, with 3,616 miles driven between July 2024 and July 2025, and 3,504 miles in the preceding year. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the age often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and dry rot, which is evident in the recurring suspension issues and perishing tyres noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the rear suspension and exhaust system. The tester has flagged both rear coil springs for corrosion since 2023, a common failure point on this model that can lead to structural snapping if not replaced. The exhaust flexi-pipe has been in very poor condition for over two years, indicating it is nearing total failure and likely a future emissions failure. Additionally, the slight distortion on both the offside front and rear road wheels suggests the vehicle may have suffered significant impacts, which warrants a check for alignment issues or uneven tyre wear.