2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SY14 XNB

The most recent MOT on 16 December 2025 at 94,395 miles shows the vehicle passed, but only after a failure the previous day and a further failure two days before that. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The December 2025 pass was achieved with multiple advisories for worn and corroded suspension components, and the car has deteriorated sharply from a clean bill of health in December 2024. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been run hard in the last year with minimal preventative work, then patched up just enough to get through the test. The mileage sits at 94,395 miles on a 2014 car, averaging roughly 7,866 miles per year, which is typical for its age. However, the MOT record shows a jump from 84,848 miles in December 2024 to 94,395 miles by December 2025, representing 9,547 miles in a single year and a sharp increase from the prior 2,966 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024. That sudden rise in annual mileage, combined with the cluster of failures and advisories, points to sustained high use without commensurate servicing. Buyers should pay close attention to the front and rear suspension. Both front lower suspension arms were flagged as heavily corroded with perished and split bushes on the December 2025 test, and both rear axle mounting bushes showed splits and play. The nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop links also had play detected. These are not minor cosmetic issues; corroded arms and worn bushes affect steering precision and structural integrity, and replacement will likely be needed to maintain safe handling. The uneven inner edge wear on both front tyres at the legal limit further supports the likelihood of misalignment or worn suspension geometry. The braking system also warrants inspection. Front brake discs were flagged as worn in December 2023, and the nearside inner pad was wearing thin at that time. No further brake defects were recorded in the 2024 or 2025 tests, but the combination of higher recent mileage and prior wear indicators means disc and pad condition should be verified in person. The serious shock absorber fluid leak flagged in the December 2023 failure raises further concerns about damper condition, as unresolved leaks compromise ride control and braking stability. A thorough physical inspection of the suspension, brakes, and underbody corrosion is strongly advised before purchase.