2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · YP08 CDV

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status following a failure in March 2024 at 134,708 miles. While the previous four annual tests showed clean passes from 2020 through 2023, the most recent result indicates a mechanical or safety defect that remained unaddressed in the record. Given that over two years have passed since that last recorded test, the vehicle is currently operating with an expired MOT, rendering the current state of the components unreliable without a fresh verification. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. Between March 2022 and March 2023, the car covered 12,433 miles, showing a higher rate of use. However, the gap of only 2,227 miles between March 2023 and March 2024 suggests a significant drop in usage or a period of standing. This low-frequency operation often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown, even if the mechanical wear on the drivetrain remains low. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the undercarriage to check for structural corrosion, which frequently affects 18-year-old Ford Fieras. The 2024 failure without recorded defects in the summary suggests a specific point of failure, likely a light or an emissions component, that requires immediate rectification. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished perished rubber and check for seized brake calipers, as the low mileage profile can cause components to seize. The lack of advisories in previous years suggests the car was well-maintained, but the recent failure and lapsed test demand a thorough mechanical survey before any purchase.