2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FL08 ABF

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on 13 July 2026 at 44,819 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend has improved over the last three years, moving from recorded mechanical concerns in 2023 to clean sheets in the latest annual tests. This suggests the current ownership is proactive in addressing identified issues before they escalate into failures during subsequent inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage; for example, the car covered only 1,400 miles between July 2025 and July 2026. This pattern remained steady throughout the decade. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between uses often lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based parts that mileage alone cannot capture. A physical inspection should focus on the effects of low-mileage-related storage. The history shows a recurring pattern of perishing and deteriorating tyres in 2015, 2017, and 2023, indicating that rubber components are failing through age rather than tread depth. The 2023 report of imbalanced front brakes at 40,682 miles suggests the brake calipers or discs may suffer from seizing or corrosion during disuse. Given the vehicle's age, the buyer must verify the structural integrity for corrosion in the sills and wheel arches, as these areas are prone to rust regardless of how few miles the car has driven.