2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SW58 KZC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the MOT history over the last three years. The most recent test in February 2023 at 95,214 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating the car met all regulatory standards at that time. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2020, suggesting that the mechanical condition has remained consistent without significant recent degradation. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. Between March 2020 and February 2023, the car covered 13,089 miles, which reflects consistent low-intensity usage. While a failure was recorded in February 2021 at 84,687 miles, the vehicle passed again just five days later at the same mileage reading. This suggests the issue was likely a minor component that was quickly rectified or a service-related adjustment rather than a sign of long-term mechanical neglect. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer must inspect for age-related degradation common in low-mileage vehicles parked for long periods. Rubber components such as suspension bushes, engine mounts, and tyre sidewalls perish and crack regardless of the distance driven. The buyer should specifically check the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and wheel arches, as these areas of the Fiesta are prone to rust over decades. Since the last recorded MOT was over three years ago relative to the current date, the vehicle is significantly overdue for a fresh test to ensure no new safety-critical faults have developed since 2023.