2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AC08 CWL

The maintenance trend for this 2008 Ford Fiesta is highly stable and improving, culminating in a completely clean bill of health. The most recent MOT test on 17 May 2025 at 115,687 miles passed with zero defects and zero advisories, demonstrating a vehicle currently presenting no immediate mechanical or structural faults. A single failed test occurred on 5 June 2023 at 111,078 miles, though the record shows no defects were noted for that specific failure, suggesting an administrative or very minor rectification issue rather than a recurring mechanical fault. The subsequent retest on 8 June 2023 passed cleanly, confirming the issue was swiftly resolved. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, though recent years show reduced annual distances. Between the January 2022 test at 106,014 miles and the May 2025 test at 115,687 miles, the car covered 9,673 miles over a three-year and four-month period, averaging roughly 2,800 miles annually. The 2023 tests show a gap of over a year from the previous 2022 test, during which the car accrued 5,064 miles. Such low annual mileage often points to urban driving, which accelerates wear on consumables like brake discs and suspension components despite the low overall distance. Despite the flawless recent MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on age-related degradation rather than recurring faults. The tester flagged no structural corrosion or suspension defects in the latest tests, yet an 18-year-old Fiesta operating on low annual mileage remains susceptible to perished rubber suspension bushes and seized brake calipers from standing. Buyers should physically inspect the underside for surface corrosion on the subframe and check the condition of the coil springs for cracking. The exhaust system and mounting points also warrant close scrutiny, as short-trip driving accelerates internal condensation and rust. While the historical data indicates diligent maintenance and no ongoing mechanical issues, the physical inspection must verify that the low-mileage usage has not caused latent deterioration of rubber and metal components.