2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LC04 LAY

The 2019 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 21 December 2024 at 114,494 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator that the most recent keeper addressed the minor faults that had previously appeared, and the vehicle currently meets all DVSA roadworthiness standards without any active advisories or failures. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a seven-year-old supermini, averaging approximately 16,356 miles per year. The records show a significant jump of 26,909 miles between the February 2022 test at 66,470 miles and the April 2023 test at 91,131 miles, suggesting sustained high-mileage use over that thirteen-month period. A further 23,115 miles were covered between April 2023 and December 2024, confirming the vehicle has been driven consistently and hard. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five entries across the car's life, meaning long stretches of its maintenance record are unaccounted for. The recurring theme across multiple tests is premature and uneven tyre wear, with both front tyres flagged for wear close to the legal limit and worn on edges in April 2023 and November 2023. Edge wear on the front tyres is a classic symptom of worn suspension bushes, tracking misalignment, or deteriorated damper units. The November 2023 test also recorded a windscreen washer fluid fault, which was rectified on the same day, suggesting basic fluid top-ups were neglected. A buyer should have the front suspension arm bushes, ball joints, and tracking geometry inspected carefully, as these components endure accelerated stress at this mileage. The nearside rear nail puncture from February 2022 is a one-off event and not indicative of a systemic issue. At 114,494 miles, consumable wear items such as brake discs, pads, coil springs, and exhaust components will be approaching or past their typical service life on a Fiesta driven this intensively. A thorough inspection of the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, is advisable. The clean December 2024 result is encouraging, but the sparse MOT history means a comprehensive mechanical inspection remains essential before purchase.