2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FN68 XPH

The vehicle presents a stable and exemplary maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 20 October 2025 recording a clean pass at 21,319 miles. No defects, advisories, or failures have been recorded across the entire five-year history available. Every annual test from 2021 through 2025 has passed first time with zero issues, indicating consistent mechanical integrity and diligent preventative upkeep by the previous keeper. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old supermini. Between October 2021 at 8,010 miles and October 2025 at 21,319 miles, the vehicle covered just 13,309 miles over four years, averaging roughly 3,327 miles annually. The most recent annual interval between the October 2024 test at 17,715 miles and the October 2025 test at 21,319 miles shows a modest uptick to 3,604 miles, but the overall pattern remains well below the UK average. Such low annual mileage can mean reduced wear on brake discs, tyres, and drivetrain components, though it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, sticking calipers, or moisture ingress in the exhaust and braking system. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that sit idle for extended spells can develop binding handbrake mechanisms, perished rubber brake hoses, and corroded brake discs despite low pad wear. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be examined for dry rot or corrosion, as short trips accelerate underbody rust more than sustained motorway driving. Check the tyre date codes carefully; even with abundant tread depth, rubber older than six years can harden and crack, compromising grip and structural integrity. Inspect the exhaust system for surface corrosion, particularly around joints and the silencer box, and verify that the engine reaches operating temperature efficiently on a test drive, as repeated short runs can cause carbon build-up and damp spark plugs. The clean MOT history is a strong indicator of responsible ownership, but the low annual mileage profile demands attention to age-related deterioration rather than mechanical wear alone.