2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · DA09 BWN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent test in October 2025 with 70,315 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of mechanical instability in 2023 and 2024. While the car previously struggled with suspension wear and lighting failures, the latest clean sheet indicates that the identified issues were addressed and the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum legal safety standards. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,315 miles is low, averaging approximately 4,136 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle has seen light exposure or has sat stationary for extended periods, which explains the specific degradation of rubber-based components. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 13,855 miles, showing a consistent but modest annual usage pattern. However, low mileage often masks underlying issues with components that suffer age-related decay rather than mileage-based mechanical friction. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, as the history reveals recurring failures with ball joints and dust covers. The tester flagged excessively worn ball joints and deteriorated perished covers across 2023 and 2024, indicating the front steering geometry is nearing its service life. The distortion of the nearside front and rear road wheels noted in 2024 suggests the vehicle may have encountered significant impacts or curb strikes, which can cause alignment issues and premature wear on the wheel bearings. The exhaust and tyres also require a physical inspection. The 2023 records noted corrosion on the rear exhaust silencer outer skin and fractured coil springs, which are signs of age-related structural failure. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of perished and cracking tyres in 2023 are a direct consequence of the low-mileage profile. A buyer must inspect the sidewalls for dry rot and check the tyre manufacture dates to ensure the rubber has not become brittle despite the low odometer reading.