2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · YY08 VJF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 21 May 2025 with 108,875 miles. While the latest test result shows no defects, the history reveals a pattern of reactive failures followed by immediate passes. In both April 2024 and April 2025, the car failed tests just days before a successful result. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessitated by a legal test rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with light usage for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 6,021 miles between the April 2023 and April 2024 tests, followed by another 8,554 miles in the year leading up to the May 2025 test. This recent increase in annual mileage may have accelerated wear on drivetrain components, but the overall low mileage suggests that age-related degradation, such as perished rubber and perished hoses, remains a primary concern despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the components that likely caused the recent failures, as the record does not specify the exact reasons for the rejects. Focus attention on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines, which are common failure points on this generation of Fiesta. Given the vehicle's age, check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as low mileage often masks underlying rust caused by sitting. Inspect the brakes for binding calipers or uneven pad wear to ensure the repairs made after the April 2025 failure were comprehensive. effective.