2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FL08 YBS

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 May 2025 at 19,445 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 25 May 2024 at 19,002 miles. The single failure on 24 May 2024 at the same mileage and zero defects suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle cleared the next day. No advisories or recurring defects appear across the five-year record. The odometer shows exceptionally low use for an eighteen-year-old car. From 17 March 2022 at 18,099 miles to 13 March 2023 at 18,561 miles the car covered just 462 miles. By May 2024 it reached 19,002 miles, then 19,445 by May 2025, averaging roughly 1,080 miles per year overall. Such limited annual mileage implies long standing periods, though the clean test history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still inspect for corrosion on structural underbody members and suspension mounting points, as prolonged inactivity accelerates rust where moisture settles. Check the condition of tyres, brake discs, and calipers for age-related perishing rather than wear, since 17 years of low use can harden rubber and seize lightly used brakes despite a clear MOT trail. The absence of advisories across all tests means no specific weak components were flagged by testers. Given the low mileage and clean record, the principal risk is hidden deterioration from storage, not recorded mechanical failure. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the sills and around the subframe remains sensible.