2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SN68 JVT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 43,468 miles flagged the rear brake pads as wearing thin on both sides. This mirrors a defect found during the November 2024 test at 38,539 miles, indicating that the owner waits for components to approach the failure limit before performing replacements. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between November 2021 and November 2022, where the car covered nearly 7,000 miles, followed by a steadier accumulation of roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually thereafter. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components or seizing of brake calipers if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the braking system, as the recurring advisories regarding thin pads across both front and rear axles suggest a neglected service interval. The history also highlights multiple issues with tyre condition, including cuts and uneven wear noted in 2023 and 2024. This necessitates a check of the suspension alignment and bushes to ensure that the edge wear previously mentioned wasn't caused by an underlying mechanical fault. No structural corrosion or mechanical failures have been recorded, which is a positive indicator for a Fiesta of this age.