2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · HT18 AEV

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status is technically compliant following a pass on 9 July 2026 at 18,688 miles, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of neglect regarding consumables. While the most recent test cleared the vehicle, the history reveals a cycle of failures and advisories related to tyre condition and wheel integrity. The vehicle failed a test on 12 July 2025 at 16,720 miles due to multiple tyre defects, including exposed cords on the offside front and perished sidewalls on the rear tyres. Although these issues were rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurrence of similar problems suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. The mileage profile indicates very low usage, averaging approximately 2,336 miles per year over the eight-year period. This low annual distance is consistent with the data, moving from 7,626 miles in July 2021 to 18,688 miles in July 2026. Such low mileage often leads to the specific issues seen in this record, where tyres perish and crack from age and lack of movement rather than tread wear. The data shows a steady, albeit slow, accumulation of miles without any significant gaps in testing, which provides a clear chronological view of the vehicle's condition. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the wheel condition and tyre management. The tester flagged distorted road wheels on 8 July 2023, 14 July 2025, and again on 9 July 2026. This persistent issue with nearside and offside front wheel distortion suggests the vehicle may have encountered significant impacts, such as potholes or kerbing, which could have secondary implications for wheel alignment or suspension components. The repeated presence of perished tyres and nails in the tread indicates that the vehicle likely sits stationary for long periods. Detailed physical inspection of the sidewalls on all four tyres is necessary to ensure no further cracking or perishing has occurred since the last test. Given the history of wheel distortion, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and steering geometry is advised to rule out underlying mechanical damage. While no major structural corrosion or brake failures were recorded, the pattern of tyre and wheel defects suggests that the vehicle's upkeep has been minimal, focusing only on passing the annual inspection.