2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · PX14 OPL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear after years of cleanliness. The most recent test in April 2025 at 33,489 miles passed with only an advisory for a perishing rear tyre. This follows a failure in March 2024 where the vehicle struggled with a door mechanism and rear axle components. While the immediate faults were rectified, the record indicates that components are beginning to age despite low usage. At twelve years old, the recorded mileage of 33,489 miles is exceptionally low, averaging only approximately 2,800 miles per year. This low mileage suggests the car has sat for long periods, which explains the degradation of rubber-based components regardless of distance driven. The gap between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests shows an accumulation of just 849 miles, further confirming a consistent pattern of minimal operation. Such infrequent use often leads to dry-rotted seals and perished tyres, as seen in the 2025 advisory. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, specifically focusing on the rear axle swivel pins and bushes flagged in the 2024 test. These components were noted as worn and can lead to handling instability or uneven tyre wear if not monitored. The nearside rear passenger door also requires testing to ensure the repair from the 2024 failure is robust and the internal mechanism is not seizing. Given the low mileage and high age, all tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking and hardening, as age-related degradation is a greater risk here than tread depletion.