2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · KC57 FEZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 126,111 miles, this followed a significant failure just eleven days prior. The previous failure highlighted multiple critical issues, including a major exhaust leak, poor emission readings, and suspension corrosion. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they threaten the MOT certificate, which can often lead to the gradual degradation of secondary components between annual testing intervals. At 126,111 miles over 13 years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 9,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for an older road car. There is a notable gap in the records between January 2022 and January 2023, during which the vehicle covered over 7,000 miles. Since the 2023 test, the car has accumulated only about 8,000 miles, suggesting a recent period of lower usage. This low-frequency driving often leads to accelerated wear of rubber components and brake system corrosion if the vehicle is not driven regularly. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and exhaust system. The tester flagged the offside front suspension arm for corrosion in 2025, following a noted worn bush in the same area two years earlier. This indicates a recurring issue with surface rust on structural components that requires monitoring to ensure it does not progress to perforation. Furthermore, the history of fluctuating front brake discs and worn pads in 2023 suggests the braking system may be nearing the end of its effective life. Given the previous major exhaust leak and lambda sensor failures in 2025, the entire exhaust manifold and catalytic converter should be checked for structural integrity or signs of temporary repairs.