2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · OU08 KFK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 46,538 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to multiple mechanical and lighting defects. The recurring nature of issues, such as defective headlamp lenses and tyre wear across several years, suggests the owner only addresses faults when strictly necessary to pass the MOT test rather than performing pre-emptive preventative maintenance. At 46,538 miles over 18 years, the Fiesta has an exceptionally low mileage profile, averaging approximately 2,585 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual testing, with a 2,800-mile gap between July 2024 and another 3,194 miles covered by July 2025. This low usage often results in long periods of sitting, leading to the degradation of rubber-based components, which aligns with the repeated reports of perishing and cracking tyres in the inspection records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front braking system and wheels. The tester flagged a distorted offside front road wheel in 2023 and 2025, alongside imbalanced front brakes and pitted discs during the June 2025 failure. These faults indicate potential history of significant curb strikes or neglect of the front-end assembly. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak noted in every test since at least 2023 requires thorough investigation to determine if it is a minor seal seep or a developing engine-related mechanical failure. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, attention should also be paid to the integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension bushes, which often suffer from age-related rot rather than mileage. The repeated failures regarding tyre sidewall perishing noted in 2023 and 2025 confirm that the rubber is reaching its structural limit regardless of tread depth. Verify that the headlamp lenses have been replaced or polished recently, as this recurring defect has affected multiple tests over the last three years.