2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FX59 WJY

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward structural degradation. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 97,280 miles passed, the tester identified corrosion on the rear integral body structure. Although the record notes that structural rigidity is not yet significantly reduced, the presence of rust marks the beginning of a potentially worsening area of concern. This is a departure from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage patterns between November 2021 and October 2022, where the car covered only 1,186 miles in eleven months. However, usage increased significantly recently, with over 14,000 miles covered between the two most recent MOT tests. This overall low annual mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it can also lead to the degradation of rubber components, brake seals, and fluid-related issues. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the rear body structure to determine the depth of the corrosion flagged in the 2025 test. Structural rust on older Fiestas can accelerate rapidly once the paint is breached, so checking for perforation in the sills and floor pans is essential. The 2024 advisory regarding a child seat preventing a full inspection of the adult seat belt indicates that the mechanical integrity of the restraint system should be verified manually. Given the low mileage and age, the inspector should also check for perished suspension bushes and seized brake calipers which often affect vehicles that sit for long periods.