2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SC08 HDH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion corrosion. While it passed its latest test in August 2025 at 102,717 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior at 102,716 miles. That failure revealed a major exhaust leak, emissions failures, and critical structural corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting point. The transition from a structural failure to a pass suggests that repairs were made reactively rather than through a proactive maintenance schedule. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 102,717 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent with annual intervals of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles between 2022 and 2025. However, the low mileage may not have spared the vehicle from age-related degradation, as evidenced by the recurring reports of perished tyres and persistent corrosion across multiple years despite the low distance the car has driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear suspension mounting area, as this component progressed from minor corrosion in 2022 to a significant reduction in structural strength by 2025. The brake system requires close attention; corroded brake pipes have been flagged in three separate tests between 2022, 2024, and 2025, indicating a failure to replace aging lines before they reach a point of critical thinness. Furthermore, the recent emissions failure in 2025 suggests the oxygen sensor or catalytic converter system may be nearing failure, which should be verified to ensure the engine is operating efficiently.