2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · BA18 CMX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a decline in proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 40,763 miles, it initially failed that same test due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp and significant wear on the front brakes and tyres. The presence of an SRS fault is a critical safety concern that required immediate attention to ensure the airbag deployment system is functioning correctly prior to the retest. The mileage reflects low annual usage for an eight-year age, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. Data shows consistent intervals between 15,653 miles in July 2022 and 33,558 miles in July 2024, though the jump of over 17,000 miles in two years suggests a recent increase in activity compared to earlier years. This low-mileage profile often results in mechanical components suffering from lack of use, such as internal brake corrosion or rubber degradation, which aligns with the issues noted in the record. A buyer must inspect the front axle assembly and braking system specifically. The 2022 test flagged a binding nearside front brake, and the 2025 failure confirmed thin pads and edge-wear on the tyre. This combination suggests potential alignment issues or a sticking caliper piston that is causing uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the SRS warning lamp must be verified in person to ensure the fault was genuinely rectified, as a persistent fault light indicates a failure in the primary safety electronics that cannot be seen through a service history alone.