2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GL63 SXM

The 2014 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT pass as of 7 March 2026 at 125,986 miles, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the vehicle passing its most recent test without recording any defects, following a pattern of passes after earlier fails in January 2025 and February 2024. However, the record shows duplicate pass and fail entries for the same dates with no defects listed for either outcome, which suggests either incomplete data or non-mechanical reasons for the failures, making it impossible to identify specific recurring faults from the official history alone. The mileage progression reveals a notable slowdown in accumulation over the past eighteen months. Between February 2024 and January 2025, the odometer advanced by 7,374 miles, a rate consistent with typical annual use for its age. By contrast, the subsequent fourteen months to the March 2026 test added only 1,324 miles, bringing the total to 125,986 miles. This recent low mileage indicates the vehicle has likely been used sparingly or stood idle for extended periods, which can accelerate corrosion on brake discs and suspension components and degrade rubber seals and fluids even when the mileage remains low. Given the absence of recorded defects in the official history but the presence of earlier test failures on 13 January 2025 and 13 February 2024, a buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and suspension condition. Binding calipers, corroded brake discs, and seized handbrake mechanisms can develop during prolonged inactivity, and the duplicate pass-and-fail entries for those dates suggest the vehicle may have required rectification work not detailed in the defect listings. The suspension bushes and coil springs should also be checked for perishing or cracking, as low-use vehicles often suffer from dry-rot in rubber components rather than wear from mileage. A thorough inspection of the underbody for structural rust is advisable, particularly given the car's age and the fact that the MOT history does not capture the specific reasons for the earlier fails.