2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SN13 YCB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension components. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 134,093 miles, the tester flagged new issues including a noisy nearside front wheel bearing and corroded rear coil springs. This follows a significant failure in April 2025 where both rear springs and a worn suspension arm ball joint were identified. The recurrence of corrosion on the springs suggests that the suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life cycle. At 134,093 miles over thirteen years, the Fiesta averages approximately 10,315 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a car of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 1,800 miles covered between June 2023 and May 2024, and another 14,110 miles between May 2024 and April 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, which generally prevents internal seizing but accelerates the wear of rubber bushes and mechanical joints. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension for structural rust, as corroded coil springs are prone to sudden failure. The noisy nearside front wheel bearing noted in the most recent test requires immediate attention before it causes damage to the wheel hub assembly. Given the history of a leaking offside rear shock absorber in 2023 and a failed ball joint in 2025, the entire lower geometry should be checked for excessive play or perished bushings to ensure no further mechanical failures are imminent.