2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NU07 VYN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent clean record over the last four years. Following a single failure in March 2020, the Ford Fiesta has passed three consecutive MOT tests without a single de-minis defect or advisory recorded. This indicates a period of reliable maintenance where the mechanical and safety components have met minimum standards through to the most recent test in March 2023 at 97,609 miles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of 2007, averaging approximately 5,137 miles per year. Between March 2021 and March 2023, the car covered only 6,519 miles, suggesting very light use or extended periods of inactivity. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid chemistry. The three-year gap between the last recorded MOT and the current date means the vehicle is significantly overdue for its test, requiring an immediate assessment. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-wear. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and subframe is essential. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perished brake hoses, dried suspension bushes, and seized calipers due to lack of regular movement. The buyer should also inspect for cracking in tyre sidewalls and perished seals, as the rubber may out regardless of the tread depth remaining.