2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NL08 VAY

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 30 July 2025 at 95,658 miles passing with zero defects. The preceding tests on 2 August 2024 at 91,093 miles and 3 August 2023 at 85,378 miles also passed without advisories or failures. A single failed test on 29 July 2023 at 85,357 miles shows no recorded defects, suggesting the failure may have been administrative or resolved before the retest four days later. Overall, the record indicates consistent roadworthiness with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged across five consecutive annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Between 11 July 2022 at 79,878 miles and 30 July 2025 at 95,658 miles, the car covered 15,780 miles over three years, averaging roughly 5,260 miles annually. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows only 4,565 miles added in eleven months, suggesting the vehicle may have seen reduced use or spent extended periods stationary in its most recent year. This low annual mileage can limit wear on consumables and drivetrain components but raises the question of whether infrequent use has allowed moisture ingress, brake surface corrosion, or tyre sidewall perishing from prolonged standing. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, as low-mileage vehicles that sit idle can develop localised rust even when structural corrosion has not yet reached MOT failure thresholds. The brake discs and pads should be examined for uneven wear or binding, particularly if the car has been used predominantly for short trips. Suspension bushes and coil springs deserve close attention, as rubber components degrade with age regardless of mileage. Tyre condition, including sidewall cracking and tread depth across all four corners, should be verified, since older tyres with low annual use may appear serviceable but could be well past their safe service life.