2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · MM14 FTU

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 December 2025 at 121,875 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent entry in the file, sitting just under six months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid and the vehicle has been actively maintained right up to the present period. The record shows no recurring faults, no advisories, and no pattern of worsening mechanical issues across five tests spanning from December 2022 through December 2025. This is a well-kept example with no red flags in its MOT history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and predictable for a twelve-year-old supermini. Between the December 2022 test at 97,246 miles and the January 2025 test at 116,552 miles, the car covered roughly 19,300 miles in just over two years, averaging close to 9,650 miles annually. The final jump from January 2025 to December 2025 added only 5,323 miles, suggesting lighter use in the most recent year or a period of reduced driving. There are no suspicious gaps in the record that would indicate the car sat unused for extended periods, and the overall annualised figure of approximately 10,156 miles sits squarely within the typical range for this age and class of vehicle. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Fiesta's age and mileage mean that suspension components such as front lower arm bushes, rear beam bushings, and shock absorber dust covers deserve close scrutiny even if no defects were formally flagged. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, particularly at the rear, where binding calipers are a known weak point on this generation. The exhaust system, including the flexi-joint and catalytic converter mounting points, warrants a visual check for corrosion and gas leaks. Tyre condition and date codes should be verified across all four corners, as uneven wear can indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues that may not yet have triggered a test failure. Structurally, the sills, subframes, and inner wing arches should be inspected for corrosion, particularly if the car has spent time in a region that uses road salt. The spare tyre well is another common trap point for water ingress and rust on this model. A short test drive should focus on gearbox smoothness, clutch bite point, and any knocking from the front end over rough surfaces. The MOT record gives strong confidence, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to catch any developing issues that have not yet reached the threshold for a formal defect.