2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SM63 NNX

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 11 December 2025 at 73,656 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant. It follows a September 2023 test at 65,877 miles where the tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge, indicating uneven wear likely caused by misalignment or neglected rotation. The subsequent two tests, including the most recent, show no further tyre defects, suggesting the owner addressed the issue promptly. The overall record points to a vehicle that has been kept in consistent, competent mechanical order. The mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a twelve-year-old Fiesta. Between September 2021 at 58,358 miles and December 2025 at 73,656 miles, the car covered 15,298 miles across roughly four years and three months, averaging around 3,500 to 4,000 miles per annum during that window. The annualised lifetime figure of approximately 6,138 miles per year sits squarely within expected parameters for a small hatchback of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would raise concerns about clocking or prolonged inactivity. Despite the clean recent record, the 2023 advisory on the nearside front tyre warrants closer physical inspection. Buyers should examine the inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, feathering, or edge degradation, which can point to worn suspension bushes, a damaged track rod end, or a misaligned front axle. The Fiesta's front lower suspension arms and rear beam bushes are known wear items at this mileage, so a thorough check for play and perishing is sensible. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness and condition, particularly at the rear, where binding calipers are a common failure mode on this model. Structurally, the record raises no red flags, but a physical underbody inspection remains essential. Twelve years of UK road use means corrosion risk is real, especially around the sills, subframes, and exhaust mounting points. The catalytic converter and DPF system should be assessed for efficiency, given the relatively modest annual mileage, which can lead to soot accumulation in the intake and exhaust systems. The clean December 2025 result is encouraging, yet it only confirms the vehicle's condition on that specific day. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the most reliable way to verify long-term structural integrity and mechanical soundness.