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Front model portrait of a blue Ford Fiesta
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Matched vehicle

Ford Fiesta Zetec

2018 · Blue · Petrol · 1,499cc

Official mileage

42,156 miles

Latest MOT record · 3 Sept 2026

Public MOT history

100% pass rate

6 records · 0 failures · 3 advisories

Current status

Ready

Taxed and MOT valid

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AB12 CDE

Ford Fiesta Zetec

2018 · Blue · Petrol · 1,499cc

Front model portrait of a blue 2018 Ford Fiesta
Representative model view · Fiesta Mk8 · 2017–2021Not a photo of this exact vehicle
This is the vehicle we found. The registration, model and public record are matched.
CAR Confidence score86/100Low riskExplore the factors
Tax statusTaxedDue 1 Mar 2027
MOT statusValidExpires 13 Sept 2027
Recorded mileage42,156 miOfficial MOT record · 3 Sept 2026
MOT record100% pass rate0 failures · 3 advisories

Market and asking price

Fair market price

Valuation dated 3 Sept 2026.

Seller’s asking price
£7,400
Estimated private value
£7,500

A useful reference for the conversation with the seller.

Trade value
£6,800
Retail value
£8,200
Negotiation guide
Opening offer
£6,975
Fair price
£7,500
Most to pay
£7,400
Upper limit
£7,400

Your buying guidance

George’s verdict

AI interpretation · based on this report

Worth viewing

A low-mileage Fiesta with a clean legal record and a full pass rate, worth a look. Six first-time MOT passes and low mileage decide this, though the last test noted brakes and suspension, which a garage can settle.

For

  • Passed every MOT first time, no repair needed
  • Low mileage, well below the UK average
  • No finance, theft or write-off markers

Against

  • Last MOT noted brakes and suspension wear
At the viewing
  • Have the brakes the last MOT warned about been replaced? Ask to see the receipt.
  • The last MOT noted a suspension joint. Has that been looked at since?
Price
Asking £7,400, just under private market, fair for the mileage and record.

Running costs

What it has cost at MOT time.

At MOT time
Passed all 6 of its MOTs first time, so it has needed no repair to pass.
To budget for
The latest MOT noted the brake pads and suspension. Budget about £320 to £700 if they all need doing.

Typical UK garage prices for the parts named, not what was paid. The record shows the pattern so far and cannot say what will need doing next.

Legal and ownership history

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Stolen
No
Outstanding finance
None
Insurance write-off
None
Scrapped
No
Imported
No
Exported
No
Previous keepers
2
Mileage discrepancy
No
Premium mileage date
3 Sept 2026
V5C issued
15 Apr 2022

Confidence factors

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Latest MOTLatest MOT (September 2026): 2 items recorded25 / 30

Supporting evidence

  • Latest MOT (September 2026): 2 items recorded
  • 1 brake, steering or suspension item
  • Rust: nothing recorded
  • 1 routine wear item (tyres, pads, wipers or bulbs): normal maintenance, due soon
MOT recordPassed all 6 MOTs first time15 / 15

Supporting evidence

  • Passed all 6 MOTs first time
  • Nothing on safety or rust at the two MOTs before the latest
  • Analysed 6 tests across 6 MOTs over 5 years
Age and mileage42,156 miles, about 5,198 a year: below the UK average of 8,00020 / 25

Supporting evidence

  • 42,156 miles, about 5,198 a year: below the UK average of 8,000
  • 8 years old
Ownership and records2 previous keepers in 8 years: normal for its age8 / 10

Supporting evidence

  • 2 previous keepers in 8 years: normal for its age
  • Mileage rises consistently across 6 MOT tests
  • V5C issue date verified: 2022-04-15
PriceFair market price18 / 20

Supporting evidence

  • Fair market price
  • Asking: £7,400 vs Fair: £7,500
  • 1.3% under fair market value

Vehicle details

The details you can compare with the car and advert.

Registration
AB12CDE
Make and model
Ford Fiesta Zetec
Year
2018
Colour
Blue
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1,499cc
CO₂ emissions
120 g/km
First registered
1 Sept 2018
Body / approval
M1
Wheelplan
2 Axle Rigid Body
Export marker
Not marked for export
Latest V5C issued
15 Apr 2022

Mileage record

42,156 miles · official mot record.

Low mileage (5,198/yr) - well below UK average

Annual average
5,198 mi
UK comparison
8,000 mi/yr
  1. Sept 202642,156 mi
  2. Sept 202536,930 mi
  3. Sept 202431,640 mi
  4. Sept 202326,380 mi
  5. Sept 202221,060 mi
  6. Sept 202115,790 mi

Mileage and use

Indicators suggest careful private keeper use

Recorded mileage
42,156 mi
Annual average
5,198 mi
UK average
8,000 mi
Category
Low
  • Low use: about 5,283 miles a year between MOT tests
  • Well below UK average: 33% lower
  • Consistent testing pattern

Three-year outlook

Slow depreciation forecast.

Current fair value
£7,500
Projected value
£6,131
Expected loss
£1,369
Annual depreciation
£456

At the viewing

Questions worth asking the seller.

  1. 01The MOT flagged a brake advisory. Have the brakes been inspected or replaced since?
  2. 02The MOT flagged a suspension advisory: "Offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged". Has anyone looked at it since?
  3. 03The MOT noted a tyre advisory. Are the current tyres legal and in good condition?
  4. 04Can you provide the complete service history with receipts?

Available MOT record

6 recorded tests · 100% pass rate.

0 failures and 3 advisories across the recorded history.

  1. Passed3 Sept 202642,156 mi
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
      Est. £120–£250
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
      Est. £200–£450
  2. Passed4 Sept 202536,930 mi
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
      Est. £60–£180
  3. Passed3 Sept 202431,640 mi

    No recorded defects or advisories.

  4. Passed5 Sept 202326,380 mi

    No recorded defects or advisories.

  5. Passed2 Sept 202221,060 mi

    No recorded defects or advisories.

  6. Passed6 Sept 202115,790 mi

    No recorded defects or advisories.