2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · KA05 VRR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 July 2024 at 125,346 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2023 and 2024, the owner has clearly addressed any identified issues prior to testing. The lack of recorded advisories in the final two tests suggests that the mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum operating standards despite their age. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The record shows a significant gap of 10,000 miles between August 2022 and July 2023, followed by 13,604 miles driven in the subsequent year between July 2023 and July 2024. While low-mileage usage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, such patterns can also lead to the degradation of rubber components and seizing of brake calipers due to periods of relative inactivity. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, particularly the sills and wheel arches where this era of Fiesta is prone to corrosion. Given the low mileage and age of the car, check for perished suspension bushes and split hoses that may have degraded from age rather than use. Verify the brake system for signs of binding or pitting on the discs to ensure the recent MOT passes are not masking long-term oxidation issues.