2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MH58 AAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning lack of proactive mechanical care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 16,419 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to corroded brake pipes and an ineffective wiper blade. The recurrence of brake pipe corrosion across both the 2025 and 2026 tests indicates that the previous owner only addressed faults once they triggered a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 966 miles per year. Between January 2024 at 14,870 miles and January 2025 at 16,175 miles, the car covered only 1,245 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle sits for long periods. Low-mileage cars often suffer from the gradual degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion within brake lines, which explains the specific issues noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system specifically. The tester repeatedly flagged corrosion on front-to-rear brake pipes covered in grease, which is often an attempt to mask structural decay from an inspector. You should verify the integrity of these metal lines and ensure the brake calipers are not binding due to inactivity. Additionally, given the low usage and the failure of the wiper and washer jets, check for perished rubber hoses, cracked seals, and degraded fluid levels that occur with age rather than mileage.