2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AV08 FYT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 26, 2026 at 145,126 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern of repair rather than preventative care. The car failed the test just seven miles prior to the pass due to a non-functional stop lamp and excessive play in the nearside track rod end. While the immediate faults were rectified to achieve the pass, the recurring failures suggest the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach the point of an MOT failure. At 18 years old, the 2008 Fiesta has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for an older city-car car. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 8,400 miles covered between March 2024 and April 2025, and another 3,800 miles between April 2025 and March 2026. This consistent use suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals compared to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a clear history of deteriorating components. The tester flagged a damaged track rod end dust cover and a severely deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint cover in 2025, which progressed into a mechanical failure of the track rod end by 2026. This indicates that the front steering and suspension are reaching the end of their functional life. You should check for further play in the ball joints and inspect the condition of the anti-roll bar bushes and links to determine if further suspension work will be required shortly. The electrical system also warrants closer attention, specifically regarding the headlamp aim and bulb issues noted in 2025. While these were resolved, the presence of multiple lighting-related failures suggests the wiring or housing assemblies may be prone to corrosion or poor fit. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the structural integrity of sills and wheel arches is also essential, as the record does not explicitly rule out corrosion, which is a common failure point for this specific generation of Fiesta.