2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RA08 LUR

The 2008 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 08 December 2025 at 70,355 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is a marked contrast to the only failure in the entire history, which occurred just days earlier on 05 December 2022 at 61,451 miles for excessive play in the offside rear wheel bearing. The bearing was clearly rectified before the retest on the same date, and the component has not reappeared as an advisory or failure in any subsequent test. Three consecutive clean passes from December 2022 through December 2025 demonstrate consistent upkeep over a three-year window. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Across roughly eighteen years the car has covered 70,355 miles, averaging approximately 3,909 miles per year. The annual increments between tests are narrow and consistent, rising from 61,464 miles in December 2022 to 64,186 in December 2023, then 67,495 in December 2024, and finally 70,355 in December 2025, each step representing roughly 2,700 to 2,900 miles per year. There are no sudden jumps suggesting long-distance touring or extended periods of disuse between tests. The odometer readings align cleanly with the test dates, and no anomalies or gaps in the record are apparent. Despite the clean MOT history, the age of the vehicle warrants a careful physical inspection. An eighteen-year-old Fiesta will be susceptible to corrosion on the sills, subframes, and around the rear wheel arches, even if the underside appears sound during a stationary test. The tester flagged a wheel bearing failure in 2022, so a road test should specifically listen for humming or rumbling from the rear at varying speeds to confirm the replacement component remains serviceable. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, as rubber components degrade with age independently of mileage. Brake discs, pads, and calipers deserve attention given the car's age, particularly if the low annual mileage has led to prolonged standing periods that can cause surface corrosion on braking components. Tyre age and condition should be verified, as older tyres with adequate tread can still present a safety risk through perishing and sidewall cracking. The exhaust system and its mountings should be inspected for corrosion, and a cold-start assessment of exhaust emissions will help confirm the engine and catalytic converter remain in healthy order.