2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MK57 XOU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a sharp decline in mechanical oversight. While it passed the test in February 2026 at 126,689 miles, this followed immediately a significant failure on the same day. The tester identified multiple critical defects including a fractured front coil spring, a worn anti-roll bar ball joint, and a binding service brake. The fact that these safety-critical components were ignored until the test suggests that the previous owner only addressed essential repairs when forced by the MOT process. The recorded mileage of 126,689 miles over 18 years averages to approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light-duty use for this age. The data shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 6,000 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests and another 7,000 miles in the year leading up to the recent 2026 failure. However, the clean record in 2025 at 119,770 miles is misleading given the extensive mechanical failures discovered a year later. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension assembly. The February 2026 record flagged corrosion on the front sub-frame and rear axle components which, while not yet structurally weakened, indicates an ongoing process of oxidation that will likely accelerate. Particular attention should be paid to the braking system, as the history shows recurring issues including a corroded nearside brake pipe noted in 2024 and a binding front caliper identified in 2026. Verify that the fractured coil spring and anti-roll bar ball joint have been replaced with quality parts and that the bonnet mechanism now properly secures as required.