2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV58 HVR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend regarding structural integrity and safety equipment. While the latest test in August 2025 at 106,768 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for stop lamp issues and recurring seat belt damage. The August 2024 failure was particularly critical, flagging significant structural corrosion on the outer sill and seat belt anchorage. Although the corrosion was later downgraded to not excessive in the subsequent test, the persistence of rust issues remains a point of monitoring. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 106,768 miles represents an annual average of approximately 5,932 miles. This low-use profile suggests the car has been driven sparingly, but it also explains the perishing of tyres noted in the September 2023 test at 93,230 miles. The gap of over 13,000 miles between 2023 and 2025 indicates a period of more intensive use, which often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake hardware seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the offside rear suspension mounting points and the outer sill to ensure the corrosion has not progressed since the 2025 advisory. The structural area is the primary vulnerability of this vehicle. Additionally, the offside seat belt webbing has been flagged for three consecutive years; this component should be replaced as frayed webbing fails to hold under impact. Given the previous reports of thin pads and worn discs in 2024, the current state of the braking system should be verified to ensure maintenance was actually performed following that failure.