2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FL63 WPW

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status following a clean pass in October 2025 at 77,067 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant dip following a major failure in November 2024. While the most recent test indicates no immediate defects, the 2024 failure reveals a period where multiple critical systems were neglected simultaneously, suggesting the previous owner only addressed faults when an MOT test failed rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 77,067 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. The data shows a spike in usage between October 2023 (58,563 miles) and November 2024 (71,271 miles), where the car covered over 13,000 miles in just thirteen months. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion from sitting, which is consistent with the suspension and brake issues noted throughout the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, given the recurring failures with the rear axle swivel pins and bushes. These components were flagged in 2022, slightly worn in 2023, and excessively worn in 2024. Additionally, the front suspension arms showed signs of corrosion in 2022, which should be inspected now to ensure the rust has not progressed into a structural weakness despite the previous 'not seriously weakened' classification. The braking system also requires close scrutiny. The record shows a 2024 failure for thin pads, pitted discs, and fluctuating brakes. While these were likely replaced to pass the subsequent test ten days later, the history of the offside front shock absorber progressing from a light misting in 2023 to a serious leak in 2024 indicates that components are reaching their end of life. Verify that recent repairs were executed to a professional standard and that no new signs of wear are present on the braking hardware.