2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YP68 YRR

The 2018 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and consistently clean MOT record through to its most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 46,448 miles. Every annual test since October 2021 has passed without a single defect recorded, indicating no worsening mechanical or structural trend. The sole advisory relates to a nearside rear child seat preventing full inspection of the adult seatbelt, a minor inspection limitation rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging just 5,806 miles per year. The progression from 23,038 miles in October 2021 to 46,448 miles in October 2025 shows a steady annual increase of roughly 5,850 miles, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps in the record. This consistent pattern suggests regular, light use rather than long periods of standing, which reduces concerns about deterioration from inactivity such as flat-spotted tyres, seized brakes, or fuel system issues. Despite the clean record, the advisory on the nearside rear seatbelt warrants physical verification. A buyer should remove the child seat and confirm the adult belt retracts, locks, and is free from cuts or fraying. The low annual mileage also means short trips are likely, so the exhaust catalyst and diesel particulate filter, if applicable, should be checked for clogging from incomplete regeneration cycles. Beyond the advisory, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these degrade with age regardless of mileage. Brake discs, pads, and calipers need close examination for corrosion and binding, particularly on a vehicle that may sit between short journeys. Underbody and sill corrosion should be probed carefully, as structural integrity is non-negotiable regardless of how clean the MOT history appears.