2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · KA54 CZC

The 2005 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 10 January 2025 at 36,728 miles, passed with zero defects. This outcome mirrors the preceding three annual tests, all of which also recorded no failures or advisories. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, indicating no emerging mechanical or structural deterioration over the last four years. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. Between the February 2022 test at 35,667 miles and the January 2025 test at 36,728 miles, the car covered just 1,061 miles over nearly three years. That equates to roughly 350 miles per year in the most recent period, following a similarly modest pace of around 336 miles per year between January 2023 and January 2024. Such minimal use raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can lead to deteriorated rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture-related corrosion in brake and fuel systems despite the clean test record. A buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on components that degrade with age and inactivity rather than mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers may have perished from dry rot. Brake discs and calipers require close examination for surface corrosion and binding, particularly on the rear axle where parking brake mechanisms can seize. Tyre sidewalls should be checked for cracking, and the exhaust system inspected for corrosion at joints and box sections. The underbody and sills need probing for structural rust, as salt exposure over 21 years can compromise load-bearing areas even on a low-mileage car. The duplicate entry for 9 February 2022, showing both a failure and a pass at the same mileage with no defects recorded, appears to be a data anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical event. No recurring faults or advisories appear anywhere in the record, which is a strong positive indicator. The primary risk with this vehicle is not wear from use but the effects of age and infrequent operation, making a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician essential before commitment.