2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CU18 KDO

The 2018 Ford Fiesta presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 April 2026 at 31,782 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of five consecutive passes since April 2022. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets statutory requirements throughout its recorded life. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old car. Recorded distance rose from 23,268 miles at the 29 April 2022 test to 31,782 miles by April 2026, an average of roughly 3,973 miles per year. Annual increments stayed tight: 4,029 miles in 2023, 2,839 in 2024, 1,204 in 2025, and 442 in 2026. Such low accumulation with no test gaps suggests a vehicle used mainly for short local journeys or periods of standing, rather than neglected between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the spotless record. Low mileage and short trips accelerate corrosion on sills, subframes, and brake lines through moisture exposure without the drying effect of long runs. The tester logged no structural rust or binding calipers, but standing time can hide perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and seized handbrake mechanisms not caught in a static MOT bay. Verify service history matches the low mileage and confirm fluid changes occurred regardless of use. Check brake discs for light surface pitting from inactivity and inspect underseals for early oxidation. The MOT data shows no recurring wear trends, yet the absence of faults across five years offers no substitute for a physical check of consumables and structural integrity before purchase.