2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SH13 UPE

The vehicle currently presents a slightly deteriorating roadworthiness trend following a failure in the July 2025 test. While it maintained a clean record for a two-year period, the most recent inspection at 65,143 miles identified inoperable rear reversing lamps and fluctuating performance on both front service brakes. This indicates a lapse in basic maintenance standards compared to the successful passes seen in late 2023 and mid-2024. The mileage pattern is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant gap in usage between April 2022 and December 2023, where the car covered only 5,431 miles over twenty months. Conversely, the vehicle covered nearly 2,000 miles between December 2023 and July 2025. Such intermittent low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and brake hardware, which aligns with the recurring mechanical issues noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front braking system, as the fluctuating brake condition appeared in both April 2022 and July 2025. This symptom often suggests warped brake discs or sticking calipers which may require replacement rather than simple skimming. Additionally, the 2022 advisory regarding inner edge tread wear on the front tyres indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to ensure new tyres are not prematurely ruined. The failure of the reversing lamps is a simple electrical fault but highlights a lack of pre-test checks by the previous owner.