2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DA08 AHJ

The most recent MOT test on 2 March 2026 recorded a pass with no defects or advisories, indicating the vehicle was considered roadworthy at that point. The current MOT remains valid until early March 2027. The previous test in February 2025 also passed without defects, suggesting a stable trend in the immediate short term. However, the record is notably thin, with only five entries spanning the car's eighteen-year life, and includes a failed test on 3 February 2025 followed by a pass just seven days later, which points to a specific issue being remedied between the two inspections. Against an 18-year vehicle age, the recorded mileage of 54,822 miles equates to an average of roughly 3,046 miles annually. This is unusually low for a car of this vintage and suggests either extended periods of inactivity or genuinely light use. The recorded MOT entries cover a span from late 2022 to early 2026, yet the mileage progression across these tests cannot be verified from the data provided, as individual mileages at each test are not listed. This sparsity, combined with the low accumulated mileage, limits any firm conclusions about wear rates on consumables or mechanical components. The single failure within the available record cannot be interpreted as a broader pattern without further entries, and the lack of advisories across the passing tests means no recurring component concerns are flagged in the official history. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories should not be taken as confirmation of mechanical soundness, particularly given the vehicle's age and the very limited number of tests on file. An in-person inspection should focus on areas commonly affected by age and standing time on a Fiesta of this generation. Brake calipers, particularly at the rear, are known to seize when unused, so binding calipers and corroded brake discs should be checked. Suspension components including coil springs, shock absorbers, and suspension bushes warrant close examination for corrosion cracking or perished rubber. The exhaust system, underbody, and structural load-bearing areas should be inspected for rust given the car's exposure to road conditions over nearly two decades. Tyre condition, coolant and oil condition, and the state of perished rubber components around the engine bay should also be assessed directly, as MOT records cannot verify these elements. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advisable before committing to purchase. Buying Score: 62 / 100. Risk Level: Medium.