2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · NJ18 AEC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clear trend of improvement following several mechanical interventions. The most recent test in September 2025 at 72,063 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This marks a positive shift from the December 2024 inspection where the tester flagged multiple brake-related defects and a minor steering issue. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage without significant gaps, with roughly 10,400 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 6,925 miles in the nine months leading to the latest test. This regularity suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which generally benefits the condition of rubber components and prevents de-corrosion of hydraulic seals. A buyer-led inspection should focus on the braking system and steering geometry. The December 2024 record noted both front and rear brake discs were pitted or scored; while the 2025 pass suggests replacement, one should verify that discs were replaced and not merely resurfaced. Additionally, the slight play in the steering column reported in 2024 warrants a physical check during a test drive to ensure this has not developed into a significant fault. The history also shows a failure for an offside rear hydraulic fluid leak in 2023. While this was resolved, the buyer should inspect for any signs of weeping around the wheel cylinder or brake lines. Given the previous issues with low tyre tread depth in 2021, the current tyre tread depth and wear patterns should be measured to ensure the current owner is maintaining basic consumables to a high standard.