2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DY68 EPD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over its recorded history. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 23,703 miles resulted in an initial failure due to tyre degradation. The tester flagged the offside rear tyre for perishing and the nearside rear tyre for exposed ply cords. Once these defects were rectified, the vehicle passed without further defects, indicating that the owner addresses safety-critical failures immediately. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 2,963 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the car covered only 8,655 miles, showing a consistent pattern of short-distance use or long periods of stationary storage. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though it increases the likelihood of age-related deterioration in rubber and fluids. The record remains clean of advisories across these years, suggesting the vehicle has not suffered significant structural stress or mechanical neglect. A buyer should inspect the condition of all tyres in person, as the 2025 failure proves that the rubber is susceptible to dry rotting despite low tread depth. Because the car sits frequently, the inspection must check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, which often occur on low-mileage vehicles. Additionally examine the suspension bushes and rubber hoses for cracking, as age-related perishation affects these components more than mileage-based wear. The lack of structural advisories in the history suggests a sound chassis, but a visual check of the underbody for surface rust remains standard practice.