2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · MV58 VTO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2023 at 133,186 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. While a failure occurred in October 2022, the issue was rectified immediately within three days, suggesting that a minor component failure was quickly addressed rather than a pattern of systemic mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Data shows a period of low activity between September 2020 and September 2021 where the car covered only 291 miles, followed by a more active phase gaining 4,700 miles between September 2021 and October 2023. The gap between the last MOT and the current date means the vehicle is now over eight months out of date for its certification, which requires the buyer to verify that the mileage has not drifted significantly since the last recorded figure of 133,186 miles. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for this generation of Ford Fiesta. Given the age and the relatively high mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the rear sills and wing arches is essential, as the MOT record does not flag past rust. The buyer should also inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, and check for brake play or thinning discs, as these components are the most likely to show degradation on a vehicle approaching 140,000 miles.