2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DS18 ERV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement following a period of neglect. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 January 2025 at 46,871 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed and that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards for safety and environmental emissions. The mileage pattern is low for an eight-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 5,859 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between June 2021 and May 2022, where the car covered only 5,805 miles in eleven months. However, the usage has become more consistent recently, with 6,148 miles clocked between 2023 and early 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has seen light use, which can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components or brake corrosion despite low mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyres, reflecting on the June 2021 failure at 28,591 miles. That test flagged thin rear brake pads, pitted and scored discs on both axles, and front tyres reaching the legal limit. While the subsequent passes show these items were rectified, the buyer should verify that current brake discs are free of heavy corrosion and that pads have sufficient material remaining. Given the low mileage, the failure in May 2022 at 34,386 miles without specific recorded defects listed in the summary suggests a minor issue that was resolved quickly before the successful re-test a month later.