2018 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · TR11 KET

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of deferred consumable replacement. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 56,139 miles passed, it carried advisories for an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit and a nearside rear tyre showing cracking. This follows a recurring pattern established back in 2023, indicating that the owner tends to run tyres until they reach the inspection threshold rather than performing proactive maintenance, despite no mechanical or structural failures. The mileage progression is consistent with typical low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over the eight-year period. The record shows a steady increase between the 2022 test at 33,977 miles and the March 2026 test at 56,139 miles, representing a gain of 22,162 miles over four years. This linear usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme mechanical stress, though the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the premature degradation of rubber-based components as seen in the recent tyre per advisory. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension system. The repeated advisories regarding tyres worn on the edges across multiple years suggest potential persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes and ball joints that were not addressed during previous services. Furthermore, the cracking noted on the nearside rear tyre indicates the rubber is aging and losing its structural integrity, which necessitates an immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. Since no structural corrosion or brakerelated issues were flagged, the primary focus should remain on ensuring the geometry is correct and the condition of the rubber components is sound.