2018 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · UO02 BEN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on August 16 2025 at 45,967 miles passed only after an initial failure involving lighting, washer fluid, and poor tyre condition. While the car meets minimum legal standards, the recurring nature of failures across the last three years suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects when prompted by an MOT tester, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 45,967 miles, this eight-year-old Fiesta reflects low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals between tests, with only 1,338 miles covered between the August 2024 and 2025 tests, and 1,655 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This low usage explains some of the recurring issues with tyre perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade over time through exposure to the elements regardless of the remaining tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the tyres, as the record has repeatedly flagged them for cracking and uneven wear near the legal limit since 2023. The persistent wear on the edges of the tyres indicates potential wheel alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that remain unaddressed. Furthermore, the repeated failures of the stop lamps and position lamps suggest a lack of attention to basic electrical checks. The buyer should verify the entire exterior lighting system and ensure no hidden corrosion or perished rubber components exist that the MOT tester did not catch.