2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FP68 BVC

A clean and unbroken record of MOT roadworthiness defines this 2018 Ford Fiesta, with five consecutive passes recorded from 2021 through to the most recent test on 24 March 2026, all carried out with no advisories or defects logged by the examiner. The absence of any flagged component wear, corrosion, brake concerns, or lighting failures across five separate annual inspections points to a vehicle that has consistently met the minimum statutory standards without any components approaching the threshold of failure at the time of test. This is a particularly notable outcome for a Fiesta of this age, as the model is commonly associated with advisory items relating to front suspension components, brake pipe corrosion, and exhaust mounting deterioration once it passes the five-year mark. With nothing whatsoever flagged, the structural and mechanical condition appears to have held up well within the parameters of the test, though MOT records only reflect the moment of inspection and cannot guarantee underlying condition between tests. Recorded mileage stands at 30,709 miles across approximately eight years of registration, equating to around 3,839 miles per year on average. This is a notably low annual accumulation for a car of this age and suggests either genuine light usage, a large proportion of short local trips, or extended periods where the vehicle may have been laid up. The MOT history shows no testing gaps that would indicate a continuous SORN status, with annual tests running consecutively from 2021 onwards, so the vehicle has remained on the road and in use throughout the recent testing period. Low-mileage examples of the Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost or 1.25 petrol variants should still be approached with awareness that light use can bring its own considerations, particularly around components that degrade with age rather than use, such as rubber suspension bushes that can perish from inactivity, brake discs that can develop surface corrosion from infrequent driving, and a clutch that may have experienced limited cycling. Given the clean advisory record, there are no specific component histories to target, but a prospective buyer should still perform a thorough physical inspection to confirm the absence of developing issues that may not yet have reached MOT failure thresholds. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known Fiesta weak points and may not yet have been flagged if wear is borderline. Check for steering vagueness or any knocking on full lock, which can indicate worn inner tie rod ends or strut top mount deterioration. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and there should be no pulling to either side under firm braking, which would suggest a binding caliper or unevenly worn pads and discs. Visually inspect the underside for any early signs of corrosion on the rear brake pipes, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as these tend to surface on Fiestas of this vintage and would likely appear in the next MOT as advisories. From the interior, check that the clutch biting point remains consistent and reasonably high, as a slipping or juddering clutch under load would suggest wear despite the low recorded mileage, and verify smooth engagement across all gears without synchro clash on downchanges. Inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or oil filter housing, and on the 1.0 EcoBoost variant in particular, check for any signs of coolant loss or staining around the water pump area, as these engines have known cooling system vulnerabilities. Tyres should be examined for even tread wear across the axle and for any cracking or perishing in the sidewalls, given that low-mileage cars often still run aged rubber that warrants replacement on safety grounds regardless of legal tread depth. Finally, confirm that all electrical systems function correctly, including the infotainment screen, climate control, and central locking, as Fiesta electrical gremlins can develop independently of the vehicle's mechanical wear pattern and would not be reflected in the MOT history.