2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EX18 EUD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward component wear as it ages. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 49,431 miles passed, the tester flagged a perishing offside rear tyre and pitted front brake discs. This represents a departure from the perfectly clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, indicating that the vehicle is entering a phase requiring more proactive maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between April 2025 and March 2026, where the car covered nearly 9,000 miles in just eleven months, compared to the 8,200 miles covered in the previous year. Despite the low total mileage for an eight-year-old Fiesta, the intervals between tests have led to degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the cracking tyre noted in the two most recent tests. A buyer should physically inspect the front braking system specifically, as the 2026 advisory regarding scored and pitted discs suggests they may be nearing the end of their effective life. The recurring issues with tyre perishing and edge wear indicate that the tyres may be suffering from age-related degradation rather than just mileage-based wear. Check the suspension bushes and sidewalls for cracking, as the low-mile history often hides dry rot in rubber components that sit stationary for long periods.