2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SW05 DKY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2025 at 91,564 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety standards. While a single failure occurred in late January 2024, the subsequent pass just ten days later suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing immediate safety-critical issues rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,360 miles per annum. Between February 2022 and February 2025, the car covered 12,328 miles, which reflects light use or intermittent storage. However, the gap between the January 2024 failure and the February 2024 pass shows only 29 miles driven, indicating the vehicle was repaired while stationary. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion. A buyer should focus physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Fiestas are prone to corrosion that may not always manifest until it becomes significant. Given the low annual mileage, inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the tyres for age cracking rather than just tread depth. Verify the brake discs for surface pitting and seized pistons to ensure the low frequency of use has not caused excessive oxidation within the braking system.