2000 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · F20 KYL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in March 2025 at 104,038 miles passed, it revealed an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a significant failure in April 2024 where critical safety defects were identified, including an inoperative driver's airbag and excessively corroded front brake pipes. The data suggests that mechanical issues are only addressed once they directly result in a MOT test failure. At 26 years old, the recorded mileage of 104,038 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,000 miles. There is a notable gap in the records between August 2020 and April 2024, during which the vehicle covered only 8,325 miles over three years. This pattern of infrequent use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and accelerated corrosion, which is consistent with the deteriorated brake hoses and shocks noted in 2019 and the heavily corroded pipe found in 2024. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The history of corroded brake pipes and deteriorating hoses necessitates a close check for structural rust along the brake lines and the chassis mounting points. The previous report of oil misting on offside rear shock absorbers should be verified for further leaks or perished seals. Given the age of the vehicle and the previous failure regarding the airbag, the electronic safety systems should also be tested to ensure the fault has been properly rectified and not merely cleared.