2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YG64 LZB

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 October 2025 at 82,303 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant. The vehicle had failed its February 2025 test on two simple electrical items, a non-functioning nearside repeater lamp and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit on its inner edge. Both were rectified before the October retest, suggesting the previous owner addressed faults promptly rather than deferring them. The most recent certificate, issued just eight months ago, confirms the car currently meets all DVSA roadworthiness standards. The mileage profile is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old supermini. The vehicle has covered approximately 6,859 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical annual usage. Between the March 2024 test at 69,923 miles and the February 2025 test at 78,211 miles, the car accumulated 8,288 miles in roughly eleven months, indicating regular daily use rather than prolonged standing. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the odometer progression reads as genuine. The recurring theme across the history is minor electrical faults and gradual suspension wear. The nearside repeater lamp appeared as an advisory in March 2024 and a failure in February 2025, suggesting an intermittent issue that was eventually fixed. More structurally relevant are the rear axle swivel pin and bush advisories recorded in March 2024 on both nearside and offside. These were classified as slightly worn rather than excessive, and they did not reappear in subsequent tests, but a prospective buyer should still inspect the rear suspension bushes and ball joints for play, particularly given the car has covered over 12,000 miles since that advisory was noted. The offside front tyre wearing on its inner edge in February 2025 points to possible tracking misalignment or worn front suspension components. A four-wheel alignment check is advisable before purchase. Beyond the documented items, a buyer should examine the underside for corrosion, paying close attention to suspension mounting points, subframe mounting areas, and brake line condition. The exhaust system and its mountings deserve scrutiny given the vehicle's age. Test the operation of all external lamps, indicators, and repeaters, and verify that the braking system pulls evenly without binding or uneven pad wear. The clean October 2025 result is encouraging, but it does not substitute for an independent mechanical inspection on a car of this age and mileage.