2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MM64 VGJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 78,277 miles, the car passed only after failing just one mile prior. This failure highlighted significant issues including a fractured offside rear coil spring, headlamp misalignment, and multiple tyre defects. While the vehicle passed the test, the recurring nature of suspension and lighting faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical failures when they directly result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 10,698 miles, while it added another 12,386 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This increase in usage explains the accelerated wear on consumable components, such as the offside front tyre, which reached the legal limit limit across three consecutive annual tests despite the relatively low overall annual mileage. A buyer must inspect the suspension system closely, as the nearside front shock absorber has been flagged for oil misting since at least 2023 at 55,193 miles. The progression of worn axle swivel pins and bushes noted in 2024 indicates that the rubber components are reaching their service life. The minor exhaust leak identified in October 2025 also requires monitoring to ensure it does not develop into a larger structural failure or emissions issue. Given the history of perishing tyres and fractured coil springs, a thorough physical check of all four tyres and the undercarriage for corrosion is essential to ensure no hidden damage exists.