2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · EY09 LZA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 19, 2026 at 133,537 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in structural integrity. Just three days prior to this pass, the car failed due to excessive corrosion on the offside rear integral body structure and a major exhaust backbox leak. While the vehicle has since passed, the presence of major structural failures indicates that the chassis has recently undergone significant repairs to meet compliance. At 133,537 miles, this seventeen-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,855 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a small hatchback. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 3,500 miles driven between the June 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 3,600 miles covered in the final year. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not been sitting, but the age of the car makes it vulnerable to age-related degradation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside sills and floor pans. The June 2026 failure specifically flagged corrosion that affects the braking and steering points on the outer sill and sill end. You should verify that these structural areas were repaired with fresh metal rather than merely being patched with filler to hide rust. Additionally, check the exhaust system to ensure the backbox leak was properly rectified and verify that the stop lamps remain functional, as this was a point of failure in 2025.