2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · DU09 AVW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 78,054 miles saw the car pass only after failing for a worn offside front suspension ball joint and a front exhaust flexi blow. While the ball joint has been rectified, the persistence of pitted and scored front brake discs alongside recurring exhaust-related leaks suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of failing an MOT test. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 78,054 miles represents a low average of approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 3,700 miles driven between November 2024 and November 2025. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age combined with long periods of standing often leads to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal braking surfaces, which is consistent with the fluctuating brakes and pitted disc faces noted in the record. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension geometry, as the offside lower arm ball joint progressed from having slight play in 2024 to being excessively worn by 2025. The braking system requires a thorough inspection for caliper sticking and uneven wear, as the tester flagged fluctuating performance and disc surface damage across the last two years. Additionally, the exhaust system has a history of leaks ranging from the rear silencer in 2023 to a front flexi blow in 2025, indicating the structural integrity of the exhaust piping is deteriorating.