2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R8 KSD
2014 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 59,371 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 KSD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 59,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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R8 KSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Fiesta (R8 KSD) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
R8 KSD Mileage History
- 30/09/202248,009 mi
- 09/10/202354,857 mi+6,848 mi
- 11/10/202457,219 mi+2,362 mi
- 17/02/202659,371 mi+2,152 mi
- 17/02/202659,371 mi
Average of roughly 3,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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