2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FL63 OMA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of recurring minor suspension and steering wear. The most recent test in March 2026 at 143,981 miles passed with only an advisory for an offside front tyre worn near the legal limit. This represents a slight improvement compared to the previous years where multiple mechanical defects were identified, though the persistent presence of suspension issues suggests the front-end components are reaching the end of their functional life. At 143,981 miles over 13 years, the car averages approximately 11,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a small hatchback. There is a notable gap in the records between October 2022 and February 2024, where the vehicle covered roughly 15,000 miles in just sixteen months. This period of higher intensity likely correlates with the degradation of the steering linkage ball joint and axle bushes noted in the 2024 test, as these components suffer accelerated wear under consistent mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The record shows a history of worn axle swivel pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside rear, alongside a previous failure of a lower arm ball joint and a steering linkage rod end. Because these faults frequently recur or appear on different sides of the axle, the buyer should check for play in the ball joints and uneven tyre wear which would indicate ongoing alignment issues. The front body damage noted in 2025 should also be examined to ensure no hidden structural corrosion has compromised the integrity of the suspension mounting points.