2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · KV63 UOG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test on June 3 2026 at 58,506 miles, it failed just days prior due to mechanical wear and leaks. The maintenance pattern appears unstable regarding the suspension and exhaust systems, as faults have recur across the last three testing cycles. This suggests the previous owner only addresses defects when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative inspections. At 58,506 miles, this 13-year-old Fiesta has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The usage pattern is consistent across the records, with only 1,690 miles driven between May 2024 and June 2025, and another 918 miles between June 2025 and June 2026. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain, it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components through age, which is evidenced by the recent issues with the ball joints and tyres. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension geometry thoroughly, as the record shows an excessively worn offside ball joint in 2025 followed by a nearside ball joint failure in 2026. These recurring failures indicate the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life due to age. Furthermore, the exhaust silencer has been a persistent issue since at least 2025, with the leak migrating from the silencer to the backbox, suggesting corrosion throughout the rear exhaust system. Additionally, the nearside front tyre should be checked for deep sidewall perishing, a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods.