2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AX08 AFF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 30 October 2025, though this followed a failure just two days prior. The overall maintenance trend indicates a vehicle that is beginning to show its age, with a shift from minor advisories to major component failures in the most recent cycle. While the immediate failures were rectified to achieve a pass, the recurring nature of certain advisories suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance, with several issues persisting across multiple years before being addressed. With a recorded mileage of 130,175 miles over an eighteen year period, the car has averaged approximately 7,232 miles per year. This is a typical usage profile for a vehicle of this vintage, meaning the drivetrain and engine have likely experienced steady wear rather than the degradation associated with prolonged standing or the extreme stress of high-mileage motorway use. However, at this mileage, the buyer should expect significant wear on all rubber bushings, engine mounts, and drivetrain consumables. The MOT history reveals a pattern of suspension and steering wear, including a fractured coil spring and recent replacements of the track rod end and anti-roll bar linkage. During a test drive, listen for clunks or knocks when traversing uneven surfaces or during low-speed manoeuvring, which would indicate further deterioration of the suspension bushes. The recurring advisories regarding tyres worn on the edges, specifically on the inner edges of the front tyres, strongly suggest a misalignment of the steering geometry or worn suspension components that have not been fully corrected. Ensure all four tyres have consistent tread depth and no uneven wear patterns. Of particular concern is the repeated advisory regarding the corrosion of the offside rear brake pipe, which appeared across multiple years. This suggests a persistent issue with structural corrosion or a failure to properly treat the pipework. A thorough physical inspection of the underbody is essential to check for significant rust on the sills, floor pan, and brake lines. Additionally, given the history of pitted brake discs and a failed rear wheel bearing, the buyer should check for brake shudder under deceleration and listen for a rhythmic humming or droning sound from the rear of the vehicle at speed, which would indicate the remaining bearings are nearing the end of their service life.