2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · GU14 XPS

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing mechanical wear. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 58,967 miles resulted in a pass despite the offside front suspension arm ball joint exhibiting slight play. This marks a departure from the clean record seen in 2024, indicating that components are beginning to require attention due to age despite the relatively low annual mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for a twelve-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2021 and September 2021, where the car covered only 842 miles in eight months, followed by a steady increase of roughly 7,000 miles between 2022 and 2023. This low-frequency usage often suggests short-trip driving, which can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake hardware compared to high-distance motorway cruising. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the ball joint issue flagged in 2025 suggests further wear in the steering arms or bushes. The history also shows a pattern of brake component wear, with thin front pads recorded in 2023 at 44,637 miles, which necessitates a check for seized calipers or uneven disc wear today. Additionally, given the rear axle swivel pins were noted in 2019, the rear suspension should be inspected for any signs of excessive play or structural corrosion that may have progressed since that advisory.