2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MK13 WLH

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 4 March 2026 at 62,842 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. The day prior, on 3 March 2026 at 62,839 miles, it failed with no defects noted, which typically indicates a retest following a minor rectification or an administrative anomaly rather than a substantive mechanical failure. Looking back across the full record from February 2023 through March 2026, every single test resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects flagged. This is an unusually spotless history for a thirteen-year-old supermini and suggests consistent, attentive maintenance by the previous keeper. The mileage progression tells a clear story of low annual use. The car accumulated 49,989 miles by 13 February 2023 and reached 62,842 miles by 4 March 2026, adding 12,853 miles over roughly three years, which equates to approximately 4,284 miles per year. That sits slightly below the already modest figure of 4,834 miles per year calculated across the vehicle's full lifespan. The gap between the February 2025 test at 56,597 miles and the March 2026 test at 62,842 miles accounts for 6,245 miles in just over twelve months, representing a modest uptick in usage during the most recent year. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity that could cause deterioration from sitting. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop issues that do not always surface during an MOT, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, corroded brake lines, or uneven tyre degradation from static load. The front suspension lower arm rear bushes and rear axle beam bushes are common wear points on the Mk7 Fiesta and deserve close visual checks for cracking or deterioration. Brake discs and pads should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly if the car has been parked for long stretches. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and flexible bellows, warrants an underside inspection for early corrosion. Tyre condition and date codes should be verified, as older rubber can appear serviceable but may be well past its safe service life on a car driven gently and infrequently. A short test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any binding calipers, suspension clunks, or steering vagueness that a static MOT inspection may not fully capture.