2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EK58 DFF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in its most recent test in July 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner has consistently addressed specific mechanical failures immediately upon testing. While the July 2025 test at 65,440 miles initially flagged a failed offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover, the issue was rectified quickly to allow for a pass just one mile later with no further defects recorded. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap between the September 2023 test at 61,397 miles and the August 2024 test at 64,035 miles, representing only 2,638 miles over eleven months. This low usage often suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it also increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components and fluid seals due to periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring issues with ball joints and dust covers in both 2023 and 2025. The September 2023 failure also highlighted perishing on both rear tyres, which is a common symptom of age-related rubber decay in low mileage cars regardless of tread depth. Inspect the exhaust heat shield for secure mounting as previously noted as insecure, and check the chassis for structural corrosion which often affects older Ford models of this era even when they have passed the MOT.