2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SE08 AAO

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable following a failure on July 31, 2025, at 104,970 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several consecutive years, the most recent test result suggests a sudden mechanical failure or safety-related defect that has not yet been rectified. The maintenance trend is currently unstable, as the transition from aので-free pass to a failure indicates an issue requiring immediate attention to meet legal standards. The vehicle exhibits a notably low mileage profile for an 18-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per annum. However, the data shows a significant surge in usage between the July 2022 test (73,785 miles) and July 2023 (90,420 miles), where the car covered over 16,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has slowed considerably, with only 14,550 miles recorded between July 2023 and July 2025. This intermittent usage pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals, despite the low total distance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the specific cause of the 2025 failure, as the record provided does not Detail the defect codes. Given the age of the Fiesta, focus should be placed on structural integrity, specifically the sills and artwork arches, where corrosion is common on this generation. The braking system should also be checked for seized calipers or perished artwork lines likely resulting from the long periods of standing implied by the low annual mileage.