2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FH57 LGY

The 2007 Ford Fiesta exhibits a stable and impeccably clean maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 11 December 2025 at 46,825 miles without a single defect. The preceding four tests, stretching back to December 2021, also passed with zero advisories or failures. Such a flawless record indicates a vehicle that has remained fundamentally sound mechanically, with no recurring faults or deteriorating components flagged by testers over the last half-decade. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 2,464 miles annually across its lifespan, and dropping to under 300 miles per year recently. Between the December 2021 test at 45,655 miles and the December 2025 test at 46,825 miles, the car covered just 1,170 miles over four years. This minimal usage suggests prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own mechanical implications distinct from the wear seen on higher-mileage equivalents. Despite the pristine MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle thoroughly for the specific ailments caused by long-term static storage rather than active use. Suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and rubber seals will likely display age-related perishing and cracking, as the lack of regular flexing accelerates rubber degradation. Brake discs may exhibit surface corrosion from standing, and calipers could be prone to binding after prolonged inactivity. A close examination of the underbody and structural seams is also prudent to rule out corrosion that might not yet compromise structural integrity but could develop if the car has sat in damp conditions.