2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CE09 AAF

The vehicle presents a precarious roadworthiness status, as the history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 109,641 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior. The July 2025 failure highlighted multiple critical defects, including an inoperative parking brake, defective lighting, and compromised steering components. The transition from a multi-point failure to a pass suggests that the vehicle is only repaired when strictly necessary to meet legal standards, rather than being maintained to prevent recurring component degradation. At 109,641 miles, the 17-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,450 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-to-moderate usage patterns. The data shows a steady accumulation, with roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles covered between annual tests. However, the short interval between the July 2024 test at 104,835 miles and the July 2025 failure at 109,630 miles indicates the car was driven regularly during that period, yet it failed to address long-term wear issues before the inspection deadline. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows persistent issues with ball joints and track rod ends dating back to 2023, 2024, and 2025. The offside front track rod end and nearside front ball joints have been repeatedly flagged, suggesting the steering geometry is nearing the end of its service life. The failure of parking brake efficiency in 2025 also necessitates a physical check of the rear drums and cables to ensure they are not seized or excessively worn. Furthermore, the recurring history of worn tyres and distorted wheels indicates a pattern of neglecting basic consumable upkeep, which often correlates with unforeseen wear on other drivetrain components.