2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SY14 XLZ
2014 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2014. Recorded mileage 70,479 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY14 XLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 70,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY14 XLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Fiesta (SY14 XLZ) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SY14 XLZ Mileage History
- 09/09/202247,859 mi
- 13/09/202350,335 mi+2,476 mi
- 11/09/202455,129 mi+4,794 mi
- 12/09/202563,749 mi+8,620 mi
- 10/09/202670,479 mi+6,730 mi
Average of roughly 5,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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