2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DV18 XLC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 76,674 miles, it failed just one month prior due to multiple safety-critical defects. The presence of a failed headlamp, thin front brake pads, and a structural failure in the nearside rear tyre suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when prompted by an MOT test failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 76,674 miles over eight years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 9,584 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage for a car of this age. The mileage shows consistent progression, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 8,400 miles recorded in the year leading to the latest inspection. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals. A prospective buyer should immediately inspect the front braking system, as the tester flagged thin pads during the May 2026 test. The previous structural failure of the nearside rear tyre also necessitates a thorough check of the remaining tyres for sidewall damage or bulges that may have missed. Given the history of insufficient washer fluid in 2024 and a bulb failure in 2026, the buyer should verify that all lighting and exterior fluid systems are fully functional to ensure basic consumable items are not being neglected.