2013 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · YC13 UFK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred repairs regarding suspension and wheel components. The most recent test in August 2025 at 127,502 miles shows a pass following a failure for a fractured offside front coil spring. While the immediate safety failures were rectified, the persistence of worn rear axle bushes and distorted wheel rims across the last three years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the car covered 8,431 miles, followed by another 7,946 miles in the year leading to the August 2025 test. This steady usage rate indicates typical annual travel, yet the high mileage places significant stress on rubber-bound components and metal springs, which is reflected in the recurring advisories for rear axle bushes and multiple coil spring failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and wheel-related assemblies. The record has repeatedly flagged multiple distorted inner bead rims across three different wheels, which may indicate significant impact damage or pothing that could compromise tyre integrity. The rear exhaust silencer requires close monitoring for the progression of corrosion, as it has been a persistent advisory since at least 2023. Given the history of multiple snapped coil springs, the entire suspension geometry warrants checking for fatigue. The front brake discs were also noted as worn in the August 2025 test, requiring a measurement of remaining thickness to ensure they are not nearing the minimum safety limit.