2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · AO58 KAU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the October 2025 test at 64,939 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates that the previous owner has addressed the mechanical issues identified in earlier tests. While the history shows intermittent failures related to lighting and suspension, the transition to a defect-free result in the most recent inspection suggests the car is currently in a good mechanical state regarding basic safety standards. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent, modest usage, moving from 30,403 miles in 2014 to 64,939 miles by late 2025. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it often correlates with age-related degradation, as seen in the 2014 record where rear tyres showed cracking due to age rather than distance travelled. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension and braking systems, which have shown recurring weak points. The 2023 test flagged a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a corroded offside rear coil spring, while the 2019 failure highlighted poor parking brake efficiency. A buyer should verify that these components are currently free of play and check for further surface corrosion on the coil springs and brake mounting points. Given the low mileage, also inspect the condition of rubber components such as bushings and tyre sidew, as these are prone to dry rot and cracking over long periods of inactivity.