2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DS18 ERY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift towards minor wear-related component failures. The most recent test in August 2025 at 82,461 miles identified a damaged nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint dust cover. While this did not result in a failure, it indicates the start of degradation in the front suspension assembly which follows the period of clean records seen in the August 2024 test. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for a Ford Fiesta, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There was a notable jump of over 14,000 miles between March 2023 and August 2024, followed by a more moderate accumulation of roughly 7,000 miles in the year leading to the 2025 test. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally benefits the condition of rubber components and seals despite the appearance of age-related wear. A buyer should focus on the front suspension during a physical inspection to ensure the damaged ball joint cover has not led to internal wear. The 2023 test flagged a nearside front tyre worn to the limit and an offside rear tyre with sidewall perishing, suggesting previous owners occasionally neglected basic consumable maintenance. Given the current mileage, a thorough check of the remaining tyre age, suspension bushes, and brake discs is necessary to confirm that no significant corrosion or mechanical play has developed beyond the scope of the tester's simplified inspection.