2006 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · G4 ARK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive service history. The most recent test in December 2025 at 53,945 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. This follows a failure in December 2024 where the car failed on a fractured offside front coil spring and worn front brake pads. While the immediate faults were addressed to secure a pass, the recurring nature of suspension issues suggests that components are only replaced once they reach failure thresholds. At 53,945 miles, this Fiesta has covered exceptionally low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with only 1,059 miles driven between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. Such low mileage often leads to the premature degradation of rubber components due to age, which is evidenced by the severely deteriorated dust covers on the anti-roll bar linkage and suspension arm ball joints noted in the earlier years of the record. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly for signs of further wear, as the history shows multiple failures related to springs, ball joints, and linkages. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber requires monitoring to ensure the seal does not progress to a significant leak. Given that the front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2022 and failed in 2024, the remaining life of the discs should be verified to ensure they are not nearing replacement despite the low annual mileage.