2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV08 JXF

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents a stable mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 99,584 miles. The vehicle failed and passed on the exact same day during both the 2024 and 2025 tests, indicating minor rectifications were carried out immediately rather than pointing to persistent or worsening faults. With no defects recorded across the documented history, the maintenance pattern suggests a car that meets baseline roadworthiness standards, though the repeated same-day retests imply the owner addresses issues only when legally required. The mileage accumulation remains remarkably low and consistent for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 90,565 miles and the October 2024 test at 94,919 miles, the car covered just 4,354 miles. This increased slightly to 4,665 miles over the following year, reaching 99,584 miles by October 2025. Such low annual usage typically spares the drivetrain and brakes from heavy wear, yet prolonged stationary periods can degrade consumables like rubber suspension bushes, tyres, and brake discs through corrosion rather than friction. Although the official record lists no specific defects, the pattern of same-day failures followed by immediate passes warrants a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should closely examine the structural integrity of the underbody and sills for corrosion, a common affliction on aging Fiestas that spend extended periods stationary. Suspension components, particularly the coil springs and trailing arm bushes, require scrutiny for deterioration. Given the low mileage, the brake discs and calipers may exhibit surface rust or binding from lack of use rather than wear. Tyres must be checked for date codes and perishing, as tread depth can remain legal while the rubber compound degrades over time.