2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · VE13 WHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2023 at 28,428 miles resulted in a failure due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light. While the car passed immediately upon re-test with no further defects, this indicates an electronic fault that was cleared or repaired shortly after. Since that entry, the vehicle has not undergone an MOT for nearly three years, leaving the current state of its mechanical and safety components unverified. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,187 miles per year. Between October 2021 at 16,731 miles and October 2022 at 22,957 miles, the car covered over 6,000 miles. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of rubber degradation, fluid breakdown, and brake seizing. The failure in 2022 regarding both front tyres being below the 1.6mm limit suggests the owner neglected basic consumable maintenance during periods of low use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity and components affected by inactivity. The 2021 record notes a customised floor pan was fitted, which warrants a close look to ensure the work was structurally sound and not hiding corrosion or poor welding. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check for seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and cracked suspension bushes despite the adequate tread. The previous engine management light failure in 2023 also necessitates a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain that were simply cleared for the test.