2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · VK52 KNF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the recorded history over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in January 2023 at 91,191 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met minimum safety standards at that time. Since no further tests have been recorded for over three years, the vehicle is currently out of its test cycle and requires an immediate inspection to verify its current mechanical condition. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap between January 2020 and January 2021, where the car covered only 2,047 miles in thirteen months, followed by a more active 21,966 miles between December 2021 and January 2023. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can mask age-related issues such as perished rubber components or seized calipers due to lack of use. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components, as older Ford models of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and subframe. Given the low usage, the inspector should check for perished suspension bushes and cracking in brake hoses that degrade through time rather than mileage. The braking system also requires scrutiny for binding calipers or rusted disc surfaces, as vehicles that sit infrequently often suffer from surface oxidation on the braking hardware.