2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · RE14 WSN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a period of reactive maintenance during 2022. While the most recent test in January 2023 at 49,751 miles was a pass, it followed two consecutive failures in December of that year. The trend suggests a period of neglect where multiple electrical and mechanical faults were ignored until forced attention by the tester. Since that last entry, the vehicle has not undergone a recorded MOT test for over three years. At 49,751 miles, this 2014 Fiesta has notably low mileage, averaging approximately 4,146 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between October 2020 (32,979 miles) and December 2022 (49,614 miles), where the car covered nearly 17,000 miles in just two years. This burst of activity followed by long periods of standing often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals, which aligns with the mechanical issues noted in the late 2022 records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension, as the December 2022 test flagged grease leaking from both front ball joints. Although no splits were noted at the time, the presence of leaks indicates the seals are failing. The electrical system also requires scrutiny; the multiple failures related to stop lamps remaining remaining illuminated and defective fog lamps suggest potentially faulty wiring or switches that may not have been fully rectified. Given the three-year lapse since the last MOT, a thorough check of tyre age and brake corrosion is essential, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related rather than wear-related decay.