2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DU09 AVP

The 2009 Ford Fiesta passed its most recent MOT on 2025-09-02 at 79,062 miles, yet the maintenance trend shows worsening structural and mechanical wear rather than resolution. The tester flagged worn and pitted front brake discs on both sides, a corroded offside rear brake pipe, and slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint. These advisories point to deferred underbody care. The recurring nature of these faults suggests previous owners addressed immediate failures but ignored progressive deterioration. Covering just 79,062 miles over seventeen years equates to an exceptionally low annual average of around 4,651 miles. The mileage increased by 8,631 miles between the September 2022 test at 68,236 miles and the September 2024 test at 70,431 miles. However, the odometer has remained completely stagnant since the September 2025 pass, recording zero miles in the nine months leading up to today on 2026-06-28. Prolonged standing often accelerates corrosion on brake lines and seizes suspension joints, which aligns directly with the recent advisories. A physical inspection must prioritise structural integrity and suspension components. The sub-frame corrosion noted in September 2022 requires close scrutiny, as surface rust can worsen rapidly on older vehicles. The nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes deteriorated from slightly worn in September 2022 to excessively worn by August 2024, demanding a thorough check for play. The corroded front coil springs also warrant careful examination, as fractured springs can compromise ride height and wheel alignment. The tester flagged a corroded offside rear brake pipe in September 2025, so a mechanic should inspect the entire brake line routing for similar degradation. Finally, verify the condition of the nearside rear road wheel, which was flagged as slightly distorted in 2022, and ensure the front brake discs have not deteriorated further since the recent advisory.