2020 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WA20 HHT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in May 2026 with 15,271 miles. The maintenance trend shows a slight shift from a perfectly clean record to recurring minor defects. While the car passed all tests, the appearance of a damaged sidewall on the nearside front outer tyre in the latest test indicates recent physical impact or environmental damage that was not present or noted in the previous years' report. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per annum. Between the May 2023 test at 6,343 miles and the 2026 test at 15,271 miles, the car covered nearly 9,000 miles. This low usage pattern often leads to secondary issues such as the degradation of rubber components due to age rather than wear, which is consistent with the findings noted in the suspension history. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear shock absorbers, which were flagged for light oil misting on both the nearside and offside units in both 2024 and 2025. While light misting is not a failure, the persistence over two consecutive years suggests the seals are beginning to degrade. The buyer must also verify the nearside front tyre to ensure the sidewall damage noted in 2026 has been rectified and does not mask a structural failure. Given the low mileage, a thorough check for perishing tyres and aged rubber bushings is also advisable as these components often outlast their flexibility despite low mileage.