2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SA63 UKM

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 July 2025 at 164,013 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, maintained consistently across the last three years of testing, indicates a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, as the record shows a clear pattern of rectifying issues between re-tests before achieving a clean pass. The mileage accumulation tells a story of sustained, high-intensity use. The vehicle has covered approximately 26,661 miles in the two years between the August 2023 test at 137,352 miles and the July 2025 test at 164,013 miles, averaging over 13,000 miles annually. This is significantly above the typical annual mileage for a vehicle of this age. Such a pattern implies prolonged motorway or high-load driving, which accelerates wear on consumable components like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, even if the powertrain itself remains sound. Despite the high mileage, the MOT record is remarkably clean. The only entries are passes and re-tests with no defects noted, suggesting that any issues identified during the failed tests on 23 July 2024 and 1 August 2023 were minor and promptly addressed. The absence of recurring advisories on structural corrosion, exhaust emissions, or braking system faults is a positive indicator of underlying integrity. A clean MOT history on a high-mileage vehicle often points to an owner who invests in preventative maintenance rather than running the car to failure. A buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection, focusing on the components most stressed by high-mileage use. Check the condition of the front suspension lower arms and rear beam bushes for play or deterioration. Inspect the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and assess the tyre condition, particularly for inner edge wear indicative of tracking issues. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion and the underbody for any signs of fresh or poorly repaired surface rust. The clean MOT record is a strong foundation, but the high annual mileage demands a careful, hands-on verification of these wear-prone areas.