2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LA66 BYW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect passes to early signs of wear. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 35,871 miles passed, it introduced the first advisories in a four-year clean streak. This suggests that while the vehicle has been mechanically sound previously, the rubber components and suspension elements are now beginning to degrade due to age rather than high mileage alone. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between June 2021 and June 2025, the car covered 12,739 miles, indicating a consistent pattern of short-distance or infrequent use. This low usage typically preserves mechanical components like the engine and gearbox, but it often leads to the perishing of rubber-based parts and oxidation of seals, which aligns with the specific issues noted in the 2025 inspection. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the tyres, as the 2025 test flagged badly perished front tyres and a cut on the nearside rear. The misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber suggests a seal is beginning to fail and will eventually require replacement to prevent total leakage. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, as vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to surface rust on the braking system.