2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · ST13 ABY

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2025-04-29 at 75,253 miles following an initial refusal on the same day. This pattern of a same-day failure rectified by a pass appears twice in the history, mirroring an identical sequence on 2023-08-07 at 74,733 miles before passing on 2023-08-21 at 74,735 miles. These immediate retests without recorded defects typically point to administrative test cancellations, minor equipment calibration issues during testing, or rapid rectifications of simple items such as bulb failures rather than systemic mechanical neglect. The vehicle has accumulated 75,253 miles over its thirteen-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,789 miles annually, which confirms very light usage. Mileage accumulation slowed significantly between July 2022 and August 2023, where the odometer increased by only 2,724 miles from 72,011 to 74,735 miles. A similar stagnation occurred between August 2023 and April 2025, during which the car covered just 518 miles. Extended periods of minimal use often cause brake discs to pit with corrosion, tyres to develop flat spots or perishing, and auxiliary belts to dry rot, requiring careful physical examination of these components. Prospective buyers should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, paying close attention to brake disc faces for rust scaling caused by the low annual mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and the exhaust system also warrant close scrutiny for surface corrosion and perishing rubber components resulting from intermittent use. While the MOT history lacks advisory notes concerning structural corrosion or mechanical wear, verifying the condition of consumable parts during a test drive remains essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from the side effects of prolonged storage.