2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AP57 VFO

This 2007 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test, conducted on 22 April 2026 at 116,707 miles, passed, but the tester flagged both nearside and offside rear brake pipes as corroded and contaminated with grease or other material. This is a notable finding. While the car is currently roadworthy on paper, the trend shows a gradual accumulation of age-related defects rather than a resolving pattern. The rear brake pipe corrosion is a new advisory-level concern that warrants immediate attention, as corroded brake lines represent a serious hydraulic failure risk if left unaddressed. The mileage profile is consistent and unremarkable. At roughly 19 years old with 116,707 miles recorded, the car has covered approximately 6,142 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical annual usage for a small hatchback of this era. The intervals between MOTs show steady accumulation: 1,902 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and 1,006 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer that would suggest long periods of disuse or tampering. The record is complete enough to give confidence in the mileage's authenticity. A prospective buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. Rear coil spring corrosion has appeared as an advisory in three consecutive tests: October 2022 at 111,232 miles, April 2024 at 113,805 miles, and it remained noted through the 2025 test. This recurring advisory suggests the springs have been deteriorating over at least four years. Pitting or surface corrosion on coil springs can progress to cracking under load, particularly on a vehicle of this age. The rear brake pipe corrosion flagged in April 2026 is the most pressing concern. Both rear lines are affected, and the contamination with grease or material may be masking the true extent of pitting. A buyer should have a workshop inspect the full length of the rear brake lines, particularly where they route along the chassis and over the rear axle, and assess whether replacement is necessary. Tyre condition has been a recurring minor issue, with both rear tyres flagged for cracking or perishing in 2024 and 2025. This is typical consumable wear on a car that may sit for extended periods between short trips, and it does not indicate neglect so much as age-related rubber degradation. The headlamp lens clouding noted in 2024 was minor and did not fail the test, but a buyer should verify that both dipped beams produce adequate illumination at night. Overall, this Fiesta appears to have been used regularly and maintained to a passable standard, but the rear brake pipe corrosion and persistent coil spring advisories suggest the next owner should budget for rear-end work sooner rather than later.