2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · VO68 AEB

The 2018 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 32,689 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean passes since 2022. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any point in the recorded period. Annual mileage sits well below typical averages for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 16,864 miles at the September 2022 failure, rising to 23,462 by September 2023, 27,876 by August 2024, and 32,689 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 4,000 to 5,600 miles added each year, confirming light use. The sparse but consistent history suggests the car spent extended periods idle between short journeys, a pattern that can accelerate rubber perishing and brake corrosion despite low wear on drivetrain components. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 September 2022 at 16,864 miles, logged with no defects recorded. This points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the same-day retest at 16,887 miles passed cleanly. No recurring problems with suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity have been flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection given the low-mileage, likely stationary profile. Examine brake calipers for binding after standing, check coil springs and suspension arms for corrosion, and verify tyre sidewall condition given rubber age rather than tread wear. The clean MOT record offers reassurance, but eight years of light use demands hands-on verification of consumables the tester may not have flagged.