2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · M23 KEF
2014 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 61,638 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M23 KEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 61,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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M23 KEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Fiesta (M23 KEF) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn main bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))”.
M23 KEF Mileage History
- 24/11/202346,499 mi
- 15/11/202455,931 mi+9,432 mi
- 15/11/202455,931 mi
- 10/01/202661,609 mi+5,678 mi
- 12/01/202661,638 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 7,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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