1999 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · V196 FBV

The Ford Fiesta presented a valid roadworthy status at its most recent examination, with the December 2025 test returning a pass at 120,287 miles and no defects logged. Maintenance trend remains stable across the available record, as every annual test from December 2023 onward recorded no mechanical or structural faults. The December 2025 assessment showed a curious same-day failure at 120,281 miles with no defects cited, immediately followed by a pass; this pattern repeats from December 2024 and points to administrative corrections rather than worsening condition. Mileage accumulation sits low for a 1999 vehicle, totalling 120,287 over roughly 27 years, an average near 4,455 annually. The recorded tests show measured yearly use: 113,762 miles in December 2023, 116,936 by December 2024, and 120,287 by December 2025, equating to about 3,200 to 3,350 miles each year. No gaps appear in the sequence and the sparse but clean history suggests light, consistent running rather than prolonged storage or rapid wear cycles. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components despite the clean MOT ledger. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, yet a 27-year-old chassis may hide perished rubber mounts and minor structural rust unseen during a no-defect test. We recommend scrutinising brake calipers for binding after low-mileage standing, examining exhaust emissions for cat degradation, and checking subframe integrity for moisture damage. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries warrant verification of V5C and MOT certificate alignment before purchase. Prior owners maintained basic test compliance but the documentation anomaly hints at clerical oversight rather than neglected upkeep. Given the stable mechanical record, the Fiesta stands as a low-risk candidate provided an independent engineer confirms underside condition.