2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SM07 SWZ

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following its May 2025 MOT failure, which recorded critical defects including a snapped offside rear brake cable, an inoperative parking brake, and corroded sub-frames. This represents a significant deterioration from its May 2024 pass, where only minor advisories were noted for brake pipe corrosion and exhaust leaks. The trend is clearly worsening, with recurring brake system faults escalating from advisory corrosion to complete component failure and a catastrophic loss of parking brake efficiency. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low at approximately 3,525 miles per year based on the 19-year-old vehicle's age. However, the MOT history reveals a notable testing gap from December 2021 to May 2024, during which mileage increased by only 2,283 miles. The subsequent year saw a higher accumulation of 2,483 miles, yet this period concluded with the comprehensive 2025 test failure. The sparse testing history, particularly the 29-month gap, means defects could have progressed unchecked, undermining the apparent benefit of low overall mileage. A buyer must prioritise an in-person inspection of the braking system, specifically the rear brake cables, parking brake mechanism, and all brake pipes/hoses for corrosion. The steering rack gaiters require immediate replacement, and the front and rear sub-frames must be examined for structural corrosion severity. The recurring exhaust leaks and persistent brake pipe corrosion indicate a pattern of deferred maintenance. Given the snapped cable and failed parking brake, the entire braking system should be considered suspect until thoroughly validated by a qualified technician.