2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · KS63 ACX

The 2023‑09‑13 MOT passed, confirming that the Ford Fiesta meets current roadworthiness criteria, but the immediately preceding 2023‑09‑12 failure revealed serious suspension wear and other defects, indicating a maintenance trend that is neither uniformly stable nor continuously deteriorating. At 13 years old, the car has accumulated 76,919 miles, averaging 5,917 miles per year, a figure that is low for its age; however, mileage rose from 64,759 miles in December 2022 to 76,919 miles in September 2023, an increase of 12,160 miles in less than a year, suggesting a period of heightened use or possible odometer discrepancy. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension components—particularly the swivel pins, bushes, and the offside front suspension arm ball joint—for excessive wear or play, examine tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, verify brake pad thickness and disc wear given the 2019 service‑brake efficiency failure, and test the horn for correct sound output; a visual check for structural rust on the chassis and wheel arches is advisable given the vehicle’s age and the recorded registration‑plate deterioration.