2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FV19 RRO

The 2019 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 February 2026 at 81,711 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting just over four months before today's date, which confirms the vehicle was formally assessed in fully roadworthy condition very recently. The trajectory from mid-2024 onward shows a clear resolution of earlier faults rather than a worsening pattern. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 11,673 miles per year, which is typical for a Ford Fiesta of this age. The record shows a notable jump of 17,135 miles between the March 2025 test at 64,579 miles and the February 2026 test at 81,711 miles, indicating heavier use over the most recent eleven-month period. Prior to that, the annual increments were more moderate, around 7,000 to 14,000 miles per year. The data set itself is reasonably complete with five tests spanning just over three years, leaving no significant gaps that would raise concern about undisclosed damage or neglect. The August 2024 failure and retest on the same day at 57,444 miles is the only episode of note. The tester flagged a distorted nearside front wheel, a structurally torn nearside front tyre with inner sidewall separation, and a nearside rear service brake binding. All three defects were rectified before the retest passed on the same date, suggesting the previous owner addressed the issues promptly rather than deferring them. A torn inner sidewall on the front tyre points to a sudden impact event, likely a pothole strike, rather than chronic neglect. The binding rear caliper resolved after the retest, but a buyer should still have the rear brakes inspected in person for uneven pad wear or caliper slide pin seizure, as binding can recur if corrosion has taken hold in the mechanism. The distorted wheel also warrants a physical check for cracks or residual run-out, particularly if the car has continued to cover significant mileage since February 2026. Beyond these items, the clean passes in July 2023, March 2025, and February 2026 suggest no ongoing structural corrosion, suspension bush degradation, or exhaust emissions concerns at present.