2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SE08 LCX

The vehicle presents a significant structural risk due to a worsening trend of advanced corrosion. While it passed its most recent test in April 2025 at 138,233 miles, the record reveals a persistent progression of metal decay. The tester flagged chassis rails, outer sills, and suspension components as corroded in the latest inspection, following a failure in 2023 where suspension mounting areas suffered from significantly reduced structural strength. This indicates that the underlying structural integrity of the Fiesta is deteriorating rather than being maintained. The mileage history shows an irregular pattern of use. While the annual average sits approximately 7,680 miles, there is a massive discrepancy between April 2024 (78,744 miles) and April 2025 (138,233 miles), where the car covered 60,000 miles in a single year. This surge in mileage suggests the vehicle was subjected to extreme heavy use recently, which often accelerates the type of suspension wear and brake pipe corrosion noted throughout the MOT history. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sills to determine if the reported rust is beyond cost-effective repair. recurring failures regarding corroded brake pipes and suspension mountings suggest that the underbody has been neglected in terms of protection. Specific attention should be paid to the offside front suspension and the wings, as these have previously flagged as points of failure. Given the history of structural corrosion on the chassis rails, the vehicle is nearing a point where MOT failures will likely become inevitable.