2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SF07 UBD

The 2025-08-04 test passed with only minor defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness criteria, but the maintenance trend is worsening as the severe structural rust and brake component failures documented in the 2024-05-29 test and earlier years show a pattern of escalating problems. The 96,187-mile reading equates to roughly 5,062 miles per year since 2007, which is low for a 19-year-old vehicle, suggesting periods of limited use; however, mileage rose from 84,198 miles in May 2021 to 96,187 miles in August 2025, an increase of 11,989 miles over four years, with a notable jump of 3,167 miles between the 2024-05-29 and 2025-08-04 tests. A buyer should inspect the chassis for the inner wing and sub‑frame corrosion noted in the 2024-05-29 failure, examine the condition of the front brake hoses and pipes for excessive corrosion, and check the suspension components such as the track‑rod end ball joint and coil springs for play or rust, as these items have repeatedly appeared in the record. Further, the buyer must verify tyre tread depth, examine the exhaust for leaks beyond the minor section reported in 2025, and assess the underseal for hidden corrosion, while also confirming brake disc thickness and the integrity of all brake lines, given the recurring wear and corrosion trends.