2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · YH14 KZB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, showing a stable maintenance trend following a period of reactive mechanical repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 112,295 miles resulted in a pass after an initial failure for incorrect nearside front headlamp aim. This indicates that the owner addresses immediate safety defects upon failure. The 2024 and early 2023 tests were clean, suggesting that the vehicle remained in a good state of mechanical repair during those intervals. At 112,295 miles over twelve years, the Fiesta averages approximately 9,350 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a small hatchback. The record shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 14,600 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 13,200 miles covered in the following year. This regularity suggests the car has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent seal degradation and brake corrosion. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components, as the September 2023 failure flagged issues with play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. While this was rectified, the recurring nature of suspension ball joints and steering components is common at this mileage. The record also noted uneven tyre wear on the nearside rear inner edge, which indicates a previous alignment issue or a worn shock absorber that should be verified to prevent premature tyre replacement. The exhaust system warrants close attention given the 2023 failure for visible black smoke and emissions, indicating past issues with the diesel particulate filter or fuel mixture. Although the vehicle passed since without these faults, a physical inspection should check for any lingering smoke under acceleration to ensure the emissions system remains robust. There are no recorded structural corrosion advisories in the provided history, but a visual check of the chassis and mounting points remains standard practice for a vehicle of this age and mileage.