2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NX14 LHM

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 29 January 2026, recording 64,456 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend over the past four years is clearly improving. The vehicle failed to achieve a clean pass in both 2022 and 2023, yet the 2024 and 2025 tests also passed without advisories, indicating that the previous owner addressed the underlying mechanical issues rather than simply patching them through each annual test. At roughly 5,371 miles per year, this Fiesta has covered exceptionally low mileage for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The 2026 test sits just under five months old relative to today, confirming the car remains in a recently certified state. The mileage progression shows a notable jump of approximately 6,000 miles between the February 2023 test at 50,285 miles and the February 2024 test at 55,963 miles, followed by a steadier 4,335 miles over the subsequent twelve months to January 2025, then a further 4,158 miles to the current reading. This pattern suggests the vehicle transitioned from a period of very light use into slightly more regular driving, which is generally positive for keeping seals, gaskets, and moving components lubricated rather than sitting dormant. The recurring advisories in the 2022 and 2023 records centred on front brake pad wear, worn front brake discs, and inner edge wear on both front tyres. Inner edge tyre wear typically points to tracking or front suspension geometry issues, most commonly worn suspension bushes or incorrect toe alignment. The fact that these defects disappeared from the record after 2023 suggests the owner likely replaced the brake components and possibly addressed the alignment or front suspension bushes. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front suspension arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links for play, and verify that the front tyres now wear evenly across the tread face. Despite the clean recent record, a vehicle of this age with prolonged periods of low mileage warrants a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points. Low-mileage cars often sit for extended periods, which can allow moisture to accumulate in seams and accelerate surface rust. Check the condition of the exhaust system for corrosion, inspect brake lines for pitting, and confirm that the brake calipers are not binding, as the 2022 advisory on worn discs and pads could indicate a history of sticking pistons that may not have been fully resolved.