2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BN09 CDO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards developing suspension-related issues. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 93,181 miles passed, the tester flagged a corroded coil spring. This follows a pattern established in the December2024 test at 87,140 miles where the nearside rear coil spring was also noted for corrosion. The progression of rust across different corners suggests the suspension components are beginning to succumb to environmental degradation. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 93,181 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 5,500 miles per year. The mileage accumulation appears consistent over the last three, with roughly 6,000 miles driven between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it can lead to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion of metal parts, as seen with the advisory for the offside front tyre being worn to the legal limit in late 2024. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system to ensure the corroded springs have not reached a point of structural failure. The failure in 2023 at 83,887 miles due to a missing exhaust box and a major leak indicates a previous period of neglect or a significant mechanical failure that was subsequently rectified. Attention should be paid to the current state of the exhaust system and the mounting points for rust, as the age of the vehicle makes it susceptible to hidden structural decay despite the relatively low mileage.