2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SW63 HXP

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 January 2026 at 55,405 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 28 January 2025 also passed cleanly at 53,459 miles, though it followed a failed test the previous day at 53,457 miles where no defects were formally recorded, suggesting a procedural or administrative failure rather than a mechanical one. The consistent clean passes from January 2023 through January 2026 indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a solid roadworthiness standard in recent years, with no recurring advisories or failures pointing to unresolved mechanical issues. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. Covering just 1,946 miles between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, and only 4,591 miles across the full twelve months prior to that, the car has averaged roughly 4,600 miles per year over its life. The jump from 47,814 miles in January 2024 to 53,457 miles by January 2025 represents a slightly busier year at around 5,600 miles, but the subsequent drop back to minimal annual mileage suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary. This low-mileage profile generally favours reduced wear on drivetrain and braking components, though prolonged inactivity can introduce its own concerns around tyre perishing, brake surface corrosion, and stale fuel. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage cars that sit unused can develop flat-spotted tyres, corroded brake discs, and deteriorated rubber bushes that a single annual test may not fully expose. Check the sidewalls of all four tyres for cracking or date codes older than six years, and inspect the inner and outer faces of the brake discs for surface corrosion that can develop within days of standing. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for perishing or weeping, as rubber components degrade with age regardless of mileage. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections where moisture collects during long periods of inactivity. The MOT history is reassuringly clean, but it only captures a snapshot on test day. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, including a road test over varied surfaces and a thorough underside check, remains the most reliable way to confirm this Fiesta's true mechanical condition before committing to purchase.