FORD FIESTA1996 · 1.3L PETROL

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for fifteen years. The last recorded test occurred in January 2011 at 54,898 miles, which passed with a minor advisory regarding the screenwash intermittent. Given the current date of June 2026, the MOT is long expired, and the maintenance trend has effectively ceased in the record, suggesting the vehicle has likely sat in storage or been used without legal compliance for over a decade. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,830 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant stagnation in use between 2010 and 2011, where the car covered only 1,404 miles in a year. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid ingress, and accelerated corrosion, which are primary concerns for a Ford Fiesta of this era. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and perished components. The January 2010 failure revealed critical corrosion on the nearside inner rear suspension mounting and the offside rear brake hose ferrule, alongside a corroded seat belt anchorage. These points indicate a vulnerability to structural rust that likely worsened while sitting stationary. The recurring issues with CV joint gaiter tears and brake pipe corrosion between 2008 and 2010 further suggest the vehicle's undercarriage is prone to environmental damage, requiring immediate verification of all brake lines and suspension bushes.