2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · GU08 AAK

The vehicle holds a valid pass as of 2026-01-13 at 67,944 miles, but the tester recorded a same-day failure on nearside and offside headlamp aim and offside windscreen wiper effectiveness. The long-term maintenance trend shows persistent faults on tyres and brakes from 2017 through 2023, with clean passes in 2024 and 2025 indicating a recent improvement in routine upkeep. The January 2026 failure on lighting and wipers reflects minor consumable neglect rather than a serious mechanical decline, and the current pass confirms roadworthiness at the time of testing. The 67,944 miles on a 2008 Fiesta equates to a low 3,775 average annual mileage, yet the odometer reveals a stark acceleration in usage over the last three years. Between 2017 and 2021, the car accumulated roughly 1,600 to 2,000 miles per year, suggesting light or seasonal operation. From 2021 to 2026, annual mileage jumped to between 5,000 and 10,000 miles, with the 2025-2026 interval alone adding 9,965 miles. This recent surge implies heavier use that will accelerate wear on brakes, tyres, and suspension components compared with the earlier low-mileage years. A buyer should inspect the tyre sidewalls and tread depth carefully, given the repeated structural tears and cuts dating back to 2017 and the 2025 failure showing front tyre tread below the 1.6mm legal limit. Brake components demand close scrutiny because thin front pads, worn discs, low brake fluid, and noisy rear brakes have appeared across multiple tests since 2018. The corroded rear coil springs flagged in December 2021 warrant a check for suspension corrosion and structural integrity under the rear arches. Finally, the headlamp aim and wiper failures confirm that lighting and visibility systems should be verified before purchase.