2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YN64 LVT

Fuel economy should sit in the 50–55 mpg range for the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol, giving roughly £1,400–£1,700 annual fuel spend at 7,000 miles. Road tax is free as a sub-1000cc petrol registered before April 2017 benefits from the £0 VED band, though this applies only at first registration; confirm the band on the V5C. Insurance sits in groups 5–15 depending on variant, so expect £450–£700 annually. Annual maintenance for a 12-year-old Fiesta with this mileage profile typically runs £400–£600 for routine servicing plus wear items, but this specific car will likely exceed that given the MOT findings.

The MOT history flags front brake discs worn and pitted on both sides — inspect disc thickness against the minimum specification and budget for replacement if near the limit. Front suspension arm ball joints with play on both sides are a known Fiesta weak point at higher mileages; jack the car and rock each front wheel to check for clonking or excessive movement. Both rear coil springs were noted as corroded in 2025, and a rear suspension component was flagged as corroded in 2026 — inspect all four spring pans and shock absorber mounts for serious corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches. The 2025 test also caught a TPMS warning light illuminated, so confirm all four tyre pressure sensors are functioning. Finally, check the offside front headlamp LED operation thoroughly — the 2026 failure was for more than half the LEDs not functioning, which can be an expensive module replacement on later units.