2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SH13 UPZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass result on June 16, 2026, at 78,116 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a worsening trajectory regarding the chassis and braking systems. While the car passed its most recent test, the history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive maintenance. The transition from worn suspension advisories to a corroded rear axle entry in the 2026 test indicates that structural degradation is requiring close monitoring to ensure it does not reach a terminal state. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of distance between tests, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between August 2023 and July 2024, and another 5,000 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This regular use suggests the car is not sat, which explains the mechanical aging of rubber components and the oxidation of metal surfaces seen in the record despite the relatively low total mileage figure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear axle to determine the depth of the corrosion noted in the June 2026 test. The record shows that the rear axle bushes were flagged in 2024 and eventually caused a failure in July 2025, suggesting the suspension geometry has been under significant stress. Additionally, the history of fluctuating service brakes on both the nearside front and rear axles as of July 2025 points to thin brake discs or sticking calipers. The buyer should verify that the parking brake efficiency is now fully compliant following its previous failure in 2025 and check for any remaining judder in the brake pedal during a test drive.