2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · VO64 FDY

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The latest test in November 2025 at 81,318 miles resulted in a pass but introduced advisories for both front tyres being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This indicates that while the car is mechanically functional enough to pass, the owner has recently neglected basic consumable replacements until they were flagged during the inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,812 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, followed by another 10,027-mile interval leading to the most recent test in 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting, which is generally beneficial for seals and braking components to prevent the corrosion often seen on cars with long periods of standing. A buyer must pay close attention to the suspension geometry following the failure in 2023 at 58,409 miles. The excessively worn offside front sub-frame ball joint indicates a potential for steering instability or premature tyre wear if not properly rectified. The current uneven wear on the front tyres noted in 2025 suggests that an underlying alignment issue or worn suspension bushes remains unaddressed, necessitating a physical inspection of the sub-frame and ball joints to ensure structural integrity. The 2023 failure regarding the exhaust lambda reading outside specified limits suggests a past issue with engine management or sensor health. While the car has passed subsequent tests, a prospective buyer should monitor for rough idling or poor fuel economy during a test drive to ensure the emissions are functioning efficiently. Given the history of mismatched tyres and stop lamp failures, a thorough check of all exterior lighting and current tyre condition is required before purchase.