2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · DE09 FCM

Structural corrosion and wear on braking components have been recurring themes in this vehicle's history, although the record has stabilised with clean passes on 2025-08-11 and 2026-07-28. Previous tests highlight a pattern of failures related to lighting and washers, alongside persistent advisories regarding the sub-frame and suspension. The recorded mileage of 73,724 miles is low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,337 miles per year. Such a low annual accumulation often suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary or has been used for very short journeys, which can contribute to the corrosion and component degradation noted in earlier MOT records. Attention should be paid to the chassis and suspension, as the 2024 record specifically flagged corrosion on the front and rear sub-frames and the offside front lower suspension arm. While these were not deemed serious at the time, the buyer should inspect these areas for advancing rust. During a test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over uneven surfaces, which could indicate wear in the rear axle swivel pins and bushes previously flagged in 2023. The braking system and fluid seals require scrutiny given the history of pitted front discs, worn pads, and a recorded coolant leak in 2022. Check for any pedal judder or uneven braking force during deceleration. Additionally, the previous advisory regarding corrosion to the front-to-rear fuel pipes necessitates a visual inspection of the underbody to ensure the integrity of the fuel delivery system has not deteriorated.