2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MM62 ECY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in November 2025 at 68,015 miles passed with only a minor defect regarding an insecure rear exhaust shield. This represents an improvement from the November 2024 test where the car initially failed on multiple mechanical and lighting points. The trend is currently stable, but the owner appears to only address faults once they trigger an MOT failure. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 68,015 miles reflects a low annual average of approximately 5,200 miles. This low-usage pattern is consistent across the records, showing 10,430 miles covered between the November 2023 and 2024 tests. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of stationary use can lead to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on braking components, which may be a factor in the recurring suspension issues noted in the history. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the ball arm ball joints were flagged as excessively worn in both 2023 and 2024. While the nearside side was rectified following the 2024 failure, the components are reaching the end of their service life. The braking system also showed signs of significant wear in 2023 with thin pads and worn discs; a physical check of the current pad thickness and rotor condition is necessary to ensure these were properly replaced after the last major inspection. The exhaust system requires attention as the heat shield has been noted as insecure in both 2024 and 2025. Although this is a minor defect, the persistence suggests the mounting bolts are perished or have not been fully secured. Given the history of worn tyres reaching the legal limit in 2023, the buyer must also verify the current tread depth and age rating of all four tyres to ensure the owner has not neglected basic consumable maintenance as they did in previous years.