2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · AF08 RYJ

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 30 March 2026 at 77,877 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable with no recurring mechanical or structural advisories across the available history. The vehicle passed cleanly after two earlier failed attempts in the same weeks of 2025 and 2026 that logged no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at retest rather than worsening condition. Recorded mileage shows light use for an eighteen-year-old car. The odometer read 69,789 miles at the 5 April 2024 test, then 74,451 miles on 1 April 2025, and 77,877 miles by 30 March 2026. That equates to roughly 3,700 to 4,000 miles per year, well below typical averages. The sparse record covers only three years, with no earlier entries supplied, so long-term care before 2024 stays unverified. Low annual mileage suggests prolonged standing periods, which often accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion on unused components. The back-to-back fail-pass pairs on 1 to 2 April 2025 and 23 to 30 March 2026 with zero defects recorded point to documentation or identification mismatches rather than worn tyres or binding calipers. A buyer should still confirm the V5C details and test centre notes. Given the age and low use, a physical inspection must check suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity for rust that a clean MOT may not capture if minor. Prior to purchase, examine exhaust emissions and handbrake operation in person. The history shows no advisories on these, but standing vehicles commonly develop seized handbrake mechanisms and flat-spotted tyres. Verify service records to support the low-mileage claim.