2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BD59 OVW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 121,583 miles resulted in a pass but highlighted advisories for both front tyres being worn to the legal limit with uneven edges. This follows a clean pass in November 2024, suggesting that while the vehicle is mechanically functional, consumable components are only being addressed as they迫 failure. At 121,583 miles, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,150 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a seventeen-year-old car. The mileage data shows consistent use, with roughly 7,600 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 7,600 miles recorded in the year leading to the latest test. This regularity suggests the vehicle does not suffer from long periods of standing, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer should specifically inspect the drivetrain and exhaust system, as the failure in November 2023 was caused by a split offside outer drive shaft CV boot. While this was repaired, the buyer should check for grease leakage or clicking noises during tight turns which indicate joint wear. The minor exhaust leak noted in late 2023 also requires verification to ensure the entire system was not merely patched or is suffering from further corrosion at the mounting points. The uneven wear flagged on the front tyres in the latest MOT suggests a potential need for an alignment check or worn suspension bushes. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the structural integrity and under-body corrosion is necessary, as these areas were not explicitly detailed in recent records but are common failure points for this generation. Focus attention on the state of the front suspension components to ensure the tyre wear is not caused by a mechanical geometry issue.