2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LS58 AEE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its September 2025 MOT at 81,200 miles with no recorded defects. That pass, however, came just two days after an initial failure at 81,198 miles, and the same fail-then-pass pattern occurred in September 2024 at 76,329 miles. Both failures carried no recorded defect details, which typically points to minor rectification work such as tyre replacement or a bulb check rather than a deep mechanical issue. The maintenance trend is stable overall, with all three recorded passes showing a clean sheet, though the repeated two-day failure-to-pass turnaround suggests a reactive approach to the test rather than consistent proactive upkeep. The mileage pattern is modest for an 18-year-old Ford Fiesta. From the September 2023 test at 72,407 miles to September 2024 at 76,329 miles, the car covered 3,922 miles in a year. The following year saw 4,871 miles to reach 81,200. That equates to roughly 4,511 miles per annum over its lifetime, which is low for the age. There are no significant gaps in the recorded history that would indicate long periods of standing, but the low yearly mileage does imply short-run, urban-style use, which can place disproportionate strain on brakes, exhaust components, and suspension bushes relative to the distance covered. With no structural corrosion, brake, or suspension advisories appearing across the five entries, there are no red flags suggesting imminent failure. A buyer should still inspect the rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanism for binding, as low-mileage Fiestas of this era commonly suffer seized slider pins, and check the front coil springs for cracking where they seat into the strut. The clean pass sheets are encouraging, but they only reflect the condition on the day of testing; a physical check of tyre tread depth, brake disc faces for lipping, and the underside for surface rust is sensible before purchase. The absence of long-term recurring faults is in the car's favour.