2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SF14 UYC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding the suspension and structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test on 27 February 2026 at 84,643 miles, it failed the day prior due to excessively worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes. The subsequent pass left several significant advisories regarding corrosion across the front sub-frame, suspension arms, and coil springs, indicating that the vehicle is entering a stage of age-related degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical twelve-year-old car, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows a clean history between 2017 and 2022, where no defects were noted. However, since the March 2022 test at 54,986 miles, the vehicle has covered over 30,000 miles in just four years. This recent acceleration in use coincides with the appearance of mechanical wear and rust, suggesting that the components are now reaching the end of their typical effective service life. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame and lower suspension arms to determine if the recorded corrosion in the 2026 test has progressed toward structural weakness. The tester also noted misting on the nearside front shock absorber and corrosion on multiple coil springs, which should be checked for hairline fractures or imminent failure. Given that the rear axle bushes were recently replaced to rectify the February 2026 failure, the quality of that repair should be verified to ensure no secondary issues or alignment problems remain in the rear assembly.