2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV57 YTO

The most recent MOT test on 10 November 2023 at 150,750 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed by a passing certificate. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving from the data, as the three failures in 2021, 2022, and 2023 all show no advisories or defects logged yet still resulted in rejection. This pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline, but the absence of a clean pass for over three years is a concern for any buyer. Mileage rose from 140,236 at the failed 18 October 2021 test to 147,471 at the failed 22 October 2022 test, then to 150,750 by the failed 10 November 2023 test. That equates to roughly 7,200 miles per year, consistent with the 7,934 annual average for a 2007 car. The gap between the October 2022 pass at 147,472 miles and the November 2023 fail is just over twelve months with 3,278 miles added, showing light recent use. Records are sparse with no advisories across any entry, so no wear trends on tyres, brakes, or suspension appear in the official data. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle before purchase despite the blank defect fields. The repeated fails with no recorded reason suggest the tester may have identified unlogged issues such as worn suspension bushes, corroded structural members, or failing emissions that the owner later addressed off-record. Check brake discs and calipers for binding, examine subframes and sills for rust, and confirm the exhaust meets noise and emission limits. Given the 19-year age and 150,750 miles, expect consumable fatigue even if the MOT log looks clean. Verify service history independently and commission a pre-purchase inspection to validate structural integrity and mechanical condition before committing funds.