2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · OO17 CAB

The 2018 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance profile. The most recent MOT in February 2026 at 64,747 miles passed, but the record shows a pattern of recurring and unresolved suspension issues rather than a stable or improving trend. The tester flagged an offside rear coil spring as corroded in the latest test, mirroring a defect noted in March 2025 when both rear coil springs were recorded as corroded. This suggests the underlying corrosion was not rectified between tests, only monitored. A nearside front road wheel distortion advisory has also persisted across the 2025 and 2026 tests. While these items did not cause a failure, their recurrence points to a vehicle where minor structural deterioration is accumulating without definitive repair. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old car. The vehicle covered roughly 18,840 miles between the February 2024 test at 39,529 miles and the March 2025 test at 58,369 miles, then saw just 6,378 miles added in the following twelve months up to February 2026. This tapering off in recent use is notable. A buyer should consider whether the car has been sitting idle for extended periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing and localised corrosion on brake components and suspension springs. The annual average of approximately 8,093 miles sits squarely within typical UK norms, so there is no immediate cause for concern regarding excessive or unusually low use. A prospective buyer should focus a physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. The repeated advisories on corroded rear coil springs warrant close scrutiny of the spring seats and surrounding chassis mounting points for any signs of deep pitting or perforation. The persistent nearside front wheel distortion should be checked against the rim for kerb damage and the tyre for uneven wear, as a bent wheel can indicate impacts that may have also disturbed the tracking and suspension geometry. The 2023 advisory on worn and pitted rear brake discs and thin pads, combined with the 2024 tyre advisories for cracking and perishing, suggests the car may have spent periods stationary. Inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking regardless of remaining tread depth, and examine the rear calipers for any tendency to bind, a common consequence of infrequent use.