2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML14 ABO

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest MOT in August 2025 at 79,490 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior that revealed significant issues. The presence of high carbon monoxide emissions and an inoperative engine management light in July 2025 suggests underlying engine management faults that were only addressed when forced by a test failure, indicating a worsening mechanical state despite the recent pass. At 79,490 miles over twelve years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-use patterns. However, the mileage data shows a notable increase in activity between July 2024 and August 2025, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in thirteen months. This period of higher use correlates with the sudden appearance of multiple mechanical failures in the 2025 test records, suggesting that the vehicle's rubber and drivetrain components began to degrade rapidly after a long period of relative low-mileage. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension and drivetrain specifically, as the record shows recurring issues with split front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes. The offside front drive shaft boot is also a recurring failure point, appearing as split in 2023 and then severely deteriorated again by 2025. Furthermore, the heavy wear on the inside edges of the rear tyres noted in August 2025 indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension components that require immediate professional inspection to prevent further tyre damage.