2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YY14 FWA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 at 99,554 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test identified a minor defect regarding a perished offside rear tyre, the previous failure in 2024 involving suspension components and heat shield security suggests that the owner addresses mechanical issues only once they reach a point of failure during the annual inspection. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 8,934 miles between the August 2024 and July 2025 tests, followed by another 8,286 miles covered between July 2025 and the most recent May 2026 test. This regular usage suggests the car has not suffered from long stationary periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension geometry, given the August 2024 failure caused by the offside front suspension arm ball joint. Although this was rectified, the age of the Fiesta model often leads to accelerated wear on bushes and ball joints over time. The report of a loose mirror in 2025 and a perished tyre in 2026 further indicates that minor external and consumable items are overlooked between tests. A physical inspection of the exhaust undertray and heat shields is also necessary to ensure the previous fix remains secure and that corrosion has not begun to compromise the mounting points.