2008 Ford Fiesta 2.0L Petrol · SD58 YGU

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness profile characterized by a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. While the most recent test on 2 April 2025 at 95,761 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, the history shows a recurring trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The trend remains stable in terms of frequency, but the car consistently fails to meet standards on the formal test date, suggesting the owner only performs the minimum work required to keep the vehicle legal. At 18 years old with a recorded 95,761 miles, this Fiesta has covered a low average of approximately 5,320 miles per year. This low usage suggests light road exposure, which typically preserves drivetrain components, but it often leads to degradation of rubber-based parts due to age. Between March 2023 and April 2024, the vehicle covered 7,512 miles in a single year, indicating a recent spike in usage compared to its historical average. The narrow gap between the April 2024 failure and its twenty-four hours later pass indicates a lack of pre-test diligence by the previous owner. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. Low-mileage vehicles of this age frequently suffer from seized calipers, perished suspension bushes, and rusted coil springs that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they become critical. Given the structural integrity, check the sills and rear wheel arches for corrosion, as these are common points of failure for this generation of Fiesta. The repeated failures without specific defects listed imply the vehicle may be failing on minor items that are being ignored until the tester forces a repair.