2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MB52 AMY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on August 7 2025 with 94,213 miles and no recorded defects. While the history shows a pattern of failures followed by immediate passes in both 2024 and 2025, the car currently meets the standards for road testing. This suggests the owner is proactive in addressing MOT-related faults rather than allowing defects to accumulate over multiple testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,234 miles per year. There is a significant two-year gap between the August 2022 and September 2024 tests, during which the car covered only 19 miles. Such extended inactivity often indicates the vehicle sat for long periods, which frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components, dry seals, and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear. The recent increase of 4,640 miles between 2024 and 2025 shows a return to more regular annual use. A physical inspection should focus on components affected by long-term storage and low mileage wear. Given the age of the Fiesta, the buyer must check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as surface rust often thrives where vehicles remain stationary. The suspension bushes should be examined for cracking or tearing caused by age rather than distance. Additionally, the braking system requires a check for seized calipers or heavily pitted brake discs, as these are common issues on cars that are not driven frequently.