FORD FIESTA2017 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance over time. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 October 2025 at 30,524 miles resulted in no defects or advisories whatsoever. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed, and the car currently maintains a high standard of operational repair according to DVSA criteria. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. Between April 2024 and October 2025, the car covered 7,494 miles, suggesting consistent short-distance use rather than long periods of abandonment. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the intermittent nature of the use sometimes masks potential flat spots or aging of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and brake hoses, which can degrade without significant mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension geometry based on the April 2022 test at 13,688 miles. That record flagged pitted and scored brake discs on the nearside and offside rear, along with worn front inner tyres. While these issues were cleared in subsequent tests, it is vital to verify that the current discs are free of heavy corrosion and that the alignment is not causing uneven tyre wear. Given the low mileage, also check tyre sidewalls for cracking or dry rot, as rubber often ages out before the tread wears down.