2018 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · AY68 HZP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in November 2025 at 55,179 miles resulted in an initial failure due to a structurally compromised nearside front tyre with exposed cords and thin front brake pads. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of these faults indicates the owner only addressed essential components once they reached a failure threshold rather than performing routine inspections between tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical light-urban usage, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 24,678 miles and November 2024 at 40,081 miles, the car covered 15,403 miles, representing a significant spike in usage compared to the previous year where it covered only 5,868 miles. This increased activity likely correlates with the accelerated wear seen on consumables in in the later test records, such as the nail in the nearside rear tyre noted during the 2024 test. A buyer should physically inspect the front braking system to ensure that the thin pads flagged in 2025 were replaced with high-quality components and that the rotors are not scored or pitted. The recurring history of windscreen damage across 2024 and 2025 suggests a lack of attention to glass integrity, which can lead to cracks under thermal stress. Given the tyre failure for cord exposure, a thorough check of the remaining tyres' sidewalls is necessary, as the record suggests the previous owner may have overlooked damage until it became a legal liability.