FORD FIESTA2009 · 1.4L PETROL

Based on the most recent MOT entries dated 21 July 2025 at 124,661 miles, the vehicle presents a mixed picture of roadworthiness. The initial test on that date failed due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating a fault, alongside a minor rear exhaust leak and severely deteriorated offside front outer constant velocity boot. A retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed, suggesting the airbag fault was rectified and the CV boot was replaced. However, the pass was qualified by multiple advisories. Rear brake imbalance was only just met, indicating the braking system requires adjustment or repair. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint exhibited slight play, and three of the four tyres showed perishing, cracking, or wear close to the legal limit. The maintenance trend is not clearly improving; while the immediate failure was addressed, the underlying mechanical condition shows accumulating wear rather than systematic preventative upkeep. The mileage progression reveals a notable gap in the MOT record between April 2023 and July 2025. In the 25 months between the April 2023 test at 112,873 miles and the July 2025 test at 124,661 miles, the vehicle covered 11,788 miles, averaging approximately 471 miles per month. This is broadly consistent with the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 7,333 miles per year. The record is sparse, with no tests recorded for 2024 beyond the April pass at 114,554 miles, which itself followed a failure for a headlamp fault and an airbag warning lamp. The 2024 pass was clean, but the reappearance of an airbag system fault in 2025 raises questions about the reliability of the supplementary restraint system's repair. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the structural and mechanical components repeatedly flagged in the history. The suspension system warrants close attention. The 2023 test identified corrosion on both the nearside and rear coil springs, and the 2025 test flagged slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Corroded coil springs are a structural integrity concern and can lead to catastrophic failure if left unaddressed. The braking system requires a thorough check. The 2025 advisory for rear brake imbalance, noting the system only just met minimum requirements, suggests potential issues with calipers, brake discs, or hydraulic adjustment. The severely deteriorated CV boot noted in 2025, even if replaced, means the joint itself may have been contaminated and should be inspected for play. Finally, the recurring tyre defects across multiple tests indicate a pattern of neglecting basic consumable upkeep, and the buyer should verify the age and condition of all tyres, including the spare, before purchase.