2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WV14 VSC

The 2014 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT pass dated 8 January 2026 at 72,816 miles, making the certificate just over five months old as of today. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a gradual accumulation of age-related wear rather than a clean bill of health. The most recent test flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs and slight wear in the nearside and offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes, all recorded as advisories. The exhaust was also noted as corroded, a recurring observation stretching back to at least January 2024. These are not fresh failures, but their persistence across multiple tests suggests the rear suspension and exhaust system have been deteriorating slowly without meaningful intervention. The mileage pattern is consistent with light, regular use. The car covered 1,903 miles between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, 1,389 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, and 1,272 miles between January 2023 and January 2024. Annual figures hover around the 1,300 to 1,900 mile mark, well below the roughly 6,068 miles per year average implied by the total odometer reading. This discrepancy points to a period of very light use or possible standing earlier in the vehicle's life, followed by slightly increased activity in recent years. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record itself, with tests conducted annually in January from 2023 through 2026. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and underside. The repeated advisories for worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes, combined with corroded coil springs appearing in both the 2024 and 2026 tests, indicate the rear end has been neglected. Corroded coil springs are a structural concern, not cosmetic, as they can sag or snap under load. The exhaust corrosion flagged across three consecutive years warrants a close check for perforation or imminent failure. Front brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in both 2024 tests, yet this advisory disappeared in 2025, suggesting they were replaced. Confirming that work was actually carried out, rather than simply not flagged, would be prudent. Tyre condition, given the low annual mileage, may reveal uneven or flat-spotting wear from prolonged standing rather than high-use degradation.