2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · KY57 NWB

The 2007 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 6 January 2026 at 7,419 miles with zero defects. The most recent test confirms all braking, structural, and emissions components met DVSA standards. Prior to that, the vehicle had not been tested for over a decade, making the 2026 result the strongest available evidence of current roadworthiness. The mileage profile is exceptionally low. Between the November 2015 pass at 7,403 miles and the January 2026 pass at 7,419 miles, the vehicle covered just 16 miles over more than ten years. Accumulating roughly 390 miles per year across its nineteen-year life, this Fiesta has spent extended periods stationary. Such low use reduces consumable wear but raises concerns about long-term fluid degradation, perished rubber hoses, and brake corrosion from prolonged parking. The 2020 failure flagged rear brake imbalance at 46%, a significant deviation that typically points to a binding caliper, contaminated friction material, or seized slider pins. The subsequent 2021 pass with no defects indicates the issue was rectified, though the ten-year gap since that test means the braking system deserves a thorough in-person inspection. A buyer should check for uneven pad wear, corrosion on brake discs and backing plates, and correct handbrake function, particularly given the vehicle's long stationary periods. Beyond the brakes, the 2013 advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front bead rim warrants attention. A damaged rim can cause slow air loss and vibration at speed. Inspect the tyre sidewall for bulging and have the wheel checked for true. Given the age of the vehicle, a careful underbody inspection for structural corrosion is advisable, especially on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, even though no tester has flagged rust-related defects. Low mileage does not eliminate the risk of decay on a nineteen-year-old car.