2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · MV64 EPL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in November 2025 at 84,079 miles showed a pass only after a failure just one day prior. While the offside front suspension arm ball joint was rectified, the vehicle returned with advisories for worn sub-frame pins and perishing rear tyres. This suggests the owner addresses mechanical faults only once they reach a failure threshold rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is typical for a twelve-year-old car. The record shows steady usage, moving from 59,466 miles in November 2022 to 84,079 miles by November 2025. This low annual mileage explains why the vehicle has not been under excessive stress, but the low use frequency relative to the age often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as seen in the cracking and perishing noted in the 2025 test. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear sub-frame for signs of advanced structural corrosion, as the pins and bushes have been flagged as worn in recent tests. The recurring issue of front tyres wearing on the inner edges in both 2023 and 2024 indicates a persistent alignment problem or worn geometry that requires professional attention. Additionally, the pitted front brake discs noted in 2023 should be checked for thickness and surface quality to ensure they have been since replaced, despite the lack of a specific advisory in the latest records.