2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · PEB 28

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of deferred attention to minor mechanical defects. The most recent test in December 2025 at 58,763 miles passed despite advisories for worn front brake discs and corroded rear coil springs. While the car consistently passes after remedial work, the frequency of failures related to lighting, steering, and suspension suggests that faults are only addressed when they reach an inspection threshold rather than through a preventative service schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, moving from 46,608 miles in December 2022 to nearly 59,000 miles by late 2025. This low-mileage often correlates with age-related degradation such as the perishing rubber components noted in the 2023 test and the corrosion found on the springs in 2019 and 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front steering geometry and suspension assembly, as the record flagged play in track rod ends in 2024 and steering rack inner joints in 2023. The corrosion on the rear coil springs is a recurring issue that should be checked for structural fractures which could lead to a sudden failure. Additionally, the binding brake issues noted in 2021 and the worn discs in 2025 indicate that the braking system requires close monitoring to ensure calipers are not seized due to periods of low use.