2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · EA59 FYE

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in June 2025 at 131,156 miles, this followed a significant failure involving critical safety-related steering and suspension components. The trend indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach a failure threshold, evidenced by the recurring presence of minor issues like the inoperative registration plate lamp and tyre damage that persist from one test year to the next. At 17 years old, the recorded 131,156 miles represent an average usage of approximately 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical figures for this age. The data shows consistent movement, with roughly 5,500 miles covered between the June 2024 and 2025 tests, and approximately 8,200 miles between June 2023 and 2024. This steady mileage suggests the car is used regularly, but the aging rubber components and mechanical joints are subject to time-related degradation. A buyer must closely inspect the steering rack and front suspension assembly, as the record repeatedly flags nearside play in the steering rack inner joints and worn track rod ends. The 2025 failure specifically highlighted an offside track rod end with a serious risk of detachment, indicating that the front-end geometry is a weak point. The buyer should also verify the condition of the offside front suspension arm bushes, as a splitting rear bush was noted in the most recent failure report and required replacement. The inspection history also shows multiple instances of tyre cuts and under-inflation, suggesting a lack of attention to basic consumable upkeep. The recurring failure of the registration plate lamp and various lighting issues across multiple years indicates that electrical faults are being ignored until they force a failure. Given the age of the vehicle and the nature of the steering failures, a thorough inspection for structural corrosion on the chassis and mounting points is essential to ensure the overall integrity remains sound beyond the recorded mechanical wear.