2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SE14 YLJ
2014 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 95,559 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE14 YLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 95,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
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SE14 YLJ 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 (SE14 YLJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
SE14 YLJ Mileage History
- 18/10/202480,073 mi
- 26/09/202589,977 mi+9,904 mi
- 29/09/202589,978 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/202695,531 mi+5,553 mi
- 19/10/202695,559 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 7,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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