2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · K7 DXG

This 2014 Ford Fiesta presents an unusually clean roadworthiness record, with no defects, advisories, or failure items recorded across its entire visible DVSA history. The latest examination on 14 January 2026 resulted in a pass with nothing flagged, continuing an unbroken run of clean passes stretching back through January 2025, January 2024, and January 2023. The only anomaly is a failed test recorded on 20 January 2024 immediately followed by a pass on the same date, with no defects logged against either entry; in practice this pattern typically reflects an administrative or aborted test rather than a mechanical issue, since any genuine failure would carry recorded defect items. Overall the trend is stable and reassuring, with no recurring advisories pointing to developing wear in suspension, brakes, corrosion, or emissions. Recorded mileage stands at 80,655 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging about 6,700 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age. The testing cadence is consistent, with annual January tests and no gaps suggesting extended periods off the road. This steady, moderate use pattern is generally favourable: the car has been exercised regularly enough to keep seals, brakes, and drivetrain components in working order, without the accelerated wear associated with high annual mileages. At this mileage, however, age-related deterioration of rubber components such as suspension bushes, gaiters, and hoses becomes increasingly relevant even on a well-kept example, regardless of what the MOT record shows. Because the MOT history flags no specific components, the buyer's inspection should focus on the wear items a Fiesta of this age and mileage commonly presents with, verified physically rather than assumed from the record. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn anti-roll bar links or tired lower arm bushes, and check for any steering pull or vibration under braking that might suggest uneven disc wear or a sticking caliper. The 1.0 EcoBoost and 1.25 Duratec engines fitted to this generation have their own known considerations, so confirm smooth cold starting, consistent idle, and the absence of coolant loss or white exhaust vapour. Given the clean record, the priority is verification rather than fault-finding. Inspect the underside and rear wheel arches for early corrosion that an MOT tester may not yet have deemed advisory-worthy, check that all tyres match in brand and tread depth across each axle, and review the service history to confirm regular oil changes, which matter greatly on small turbocharged engines. If the physical inspection corroborates the spotless test history, this Fiesta represents a low-risk purchase whose roadworthiness has been consistently and independently validated year after year.