2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AF59 UKT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in February 2025 at 130,038 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just ten days prior for a coolant leak, defective side repeaters, and an obscured headlamp. The trend appears inconsistent, as the owner only seems to address critical mechanical faults upon an MOT failure, rather than maintaining the vehicle between annual testing intervals. At 130,038 miles, this 17-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,650 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-mileage usage. However, there is a significant gap in testing activity between April 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered over 2,600 miles in just ten months. This rapid accumulation in a short window, combined with the heavy failure recorded in May 2023 at 119,528 miles, suggests the vehicle has been subjected to varying stress without consistent mechanical oversight. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and steering components. The May 2023 failure flagged multiple issues, including steering rack inner joint play, deteriorated ball joint dust covers, and worn axle swivel pins and bushes. While these were ostensibly repaired, the recurring nature of rubber-component failure suggests the entire system may be nearing the end of its service life. The exhaust flexi was also noted in poor condition, so one should check for signs of exhaust leaks or structural corrosion at the manifold junction. The coolant leak identified in early 2025 is a primary concern that requires verification to ensure it was a simple hose replacement rather than a symptom of a failing water pump or head gasket. Furthermore, the previous history of structural tyre damage, including exposed cords and mismatched tyre sizes on the same axle, indicates a disregard for basic safety standards. Any prospective buyer should verify that all tyres are correctly sized and structurally sound, and inspect the undercarriage for rising rust which has not been captured in the MOT advisories.