2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CE58 LDO

The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status following its most recent test on 7 November 2025 at 107,582 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement, moving from several mechanical and lighting failures in 2024 and early 2025 to a defect-free result in the latest inspection. While the 2024 failure involved a bonnet securing issue and lighting faults, the subsequent 2025 tests addressed these, although the February 2025 test highlighted neglected tyre maintenance and headlight alignment issues. The mileage profile indicates a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 5,977 miles per year over its 18-year lifespan. The data shows consistent, incremental mileage increases between tests, such as the 4,660-mile gap between February 2024 and February 2025, and the 2,886-mile increase between February 2025 and November 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy long-distance motorway use, though it may have spent periods stationary which can sometimes lead to perished rubber components or seized brake components. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front end, specifically checking the bonnet latch mechanism and striker to ensure the 2024 failure was permanently rectified. The February 2025 failure regarding the nearside tyre wearing on the edge suggests potential underlying suspension geometry issues, such as worn bushes or misaligned steering components. I recommend checking the condition of the front suspension, tie rods, and wheel alignment to ensure the uneven tyre wear was a one-off occurrence rather than a symptom of deteriorating steering components. Finally, verify the operation of all exterior lighting, including the fog lamps and headlight aim, to confirm the previous electrical and alignment faults are fully resolved. Although the most recent test was clean, the history of lighting and tyre issues indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. Inspecting the condition of the tyres and checking for any uneven tread wear will confirm if the owner is now maintaining the vehicle to a higher standard.