2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CA09 ENL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural integrity and mechanical neglect. While it passed its latest test in February 2026 at 87,283 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The presence of corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames across years indicates that the vehicle is entering a stage where structural degradation is accelerating. The recurring advisories across multiple years suggest the owner only addresses the minimum requirements to pass the test rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 87,283 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,134 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the age-related issues seen in the record, such as perished rubber components. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 5,409 miles, yet it suffered multiple failures including an inoperative parking brake and perished tyres. The data suggests the car may sit for long periods, which contributes to the observed pitting and scoring on the brake discs despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sub-frames. The tester specifically flagged corrosion on the front sub-frame in 2025 and the rear sub-frame in 2026, which requires checking for structural thinning. The failure of the offside front outer seat belt anchorage due to a significantly reduced sill is a major structural concern that indicates deep-seated rust in the bodywork. Additionally, the buyer should check the coil springs for further corrosion as noted in the most recent 2026 failure and verify that the parking brake is now fully operational after its previous failure in 2025.