2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · YE58 FMM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing an improving maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2024 at 158,731 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that the mechanical and structural issues identified in previous years have been addressed, and the car currently meets the minimum standard for road safety according to DVSA criteria. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle undergoing typical annual use, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in the records between August 2020 and December 2022, during which only 3,000 miles were covered. However, since the 2022 test at 126,115 miles, the vehicle has covered over 32,000 miles. This recent uptick in usage suggests the car is being used regularly, which helps prevent internal components from seizing due to stagnation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and exhaust assembly, given that the 2020 test flagged pitted front brake discs and a minor exhaust leak. While these appear resolved in subsequent tests, high-mileage cars of this era often suffer accelerated wear on suspension bushes and coil springs. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches is essential, as these are common points of failure for this model that do not always trigger an MOT failure until the damage is significant.