2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · HV08 HKC

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test, where it passed on 10 April 2026 at 95,125 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with the only blemishes being two same-day failures on 9 April 2024 and 10 April 2026 at identical mileages to the subsequent passes, both showing no defects listed. This pattern indicates administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical deterioration. Recorded mileage sits at 95,125 against an 18-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,285 miles per year. The car covered 3,266 miles between the March 2025 test at 92,039 miles and the April 2026 test at 95,125, and 3,734 miles across the prior year to April 2024 at 88,773 miles. Low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing in suspension bushes and cause surface corrosion on structural members even without recorded advisories. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake discs and calipers for binding or seizing after standstill, and examine coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue cracks. The absence of advisories across five tests means no recurring wear trend exists in the data, yet the same-day fail-pass anomalies warrant confirmation that the V5C and test certificates match the DVSA timeline. Given the clean defect history, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though the repeated null-failure entries imply test booking errors rather than neglected consumables like tyres or wiper blades. Prior to purchase, verify underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions under cold start, as low-mileage Fiestas of this era commonly hide rust in sills and subframes.