2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MJ58 AAU

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend that has shifted from minor consumable issues to more significant structural and suspension concerns. While the most recent test on 21 November 2025 at 43,280 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed earlier that same day due to excessive wear on both the rear sub-frame pins and bushes. This failure, combined with recurring advisories for corrosion and tyre defects, suggests a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage profile indicates very low usage for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental increases in mileage, such as the 758-mile rise between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests. This low annual mileage often correlates with vehicles sitting idle for extended periods, which likely contributes to the degradation seen in the rubber components and the progressive corrosion noted in several consecutive years. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the underbody and suspension assembly. The MOT history shows a persistent issue with corrosion to suspension and braking components, a recurring advisory present since at least November 2022. The recent failure regarding the rear sub-frame pins and bushes, alongside previous failures for fractured coil springs in 2017, 2019, and 2020, indicates that the suspension system is a high-wear area for this specific car. The tyre history also warrants scrutiny. The tester flagged a badly cracked offside rear inner sidewall and inner tread wear in the November 2025 test, mirroring similar issues with tyre bulges and lumps recorded in October 2017. Given the low mileage and the age of the vehicle, the buyer should check for age-related perishing of all rubber seals, hoses, and tyres, as the record suggests that components are failing due to age and environmental exposure rather than heavy road use.