2018 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · SP18 TYV

A clean and uninterrupted record of MOT pass results characterises this 2018 Ford Fiesta, with the most recent test on 15 January 2026 recording no defects and the four preceding tests following the same pattern. Across the five completed tests, no failures, refusals, or component-related advisories have been issued beyond tyre condition notes on a single occasion. The absence of recurring brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion advisories across the recorded history points to consistent roadworthiness presentation at annual inspection. Given that the DVSA history represents only pass or fail outcomes rather than a comprehensive mechanical audit, the clean advisory profile nevertheless indicates no flagged deterioration in tested systems such as braking efficiency, lighting, steering, or structural integrity over the observed period. With 59,159 miles recorded against an age of roughly eight years, this Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,395 miles annually, which sits close to the expected usage band for a vehicle of its type and age. There is a visible gap in the testing record between March 2021 and February 2022, which corresponds to the extended first MOT exemption granted to vehicles first registered from 2012 onwards and so carries no mechanical concern. No sudden mileage spikes or extended absences from the road are evident across the recorded tests, and the progression between tests reflects steady, moderate use rather than high-mileage accumulation. From a wear perspective, this usage level implies moderate consumption of service items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch components, without the accelerated wear typically associated with high annual mileage or the prolonged component degradation that can affect vehicles left standing. For a prospective buyer, the limited advisory history offers useful but narrow guidance, as the only mechanical wear items flagged were perishing on both front tyres in the March 2021 test. Tyre sidewall deterioration on a 2018 Fiesta of this age is consistent with ozone and UV exposure over time, and any replacement tyres fitted since 2021 should be inspected for age, as rubber compounds harden regardless of tread depth. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known Fiesta weak points even when not flagged at MOT. Steering should feel precise without vibration through the wheel, and the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping under load or juddering on take-up. Brake pedal feel warrants close attention, checking for any pulling to one side under firm braking or a soft, spongy pedal that might indicate degraded flexible hoses, as these are a common advisories source on vehicles of this vintage. Inspect the underside for any signs of corrosion around the rear axle, suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as corrosion advisories frequently develop on Fiestas approaching a decade of age even when not yet flagged. Finally, verify that the engine bay is free from oil misting around the cam cover or rocker cover gasket, and that the cooling system shows no signs of leaks or staining, as the absence of fluid-leak advisories on the MOT record should be confirmed visually before purchase.