2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · GF09 VSC

The latest MOT test on 30 September 2025 resulted in a pass, and the overall maintenance trend appears stable. The vehicle has a consistent history of passing its annual inspections, although there is a chronic issue regarding the rear wheels that has remained an advisory for seven years. While more critical concerns regarding the steering rack and suspension ball joints noted in 2022 and 2023 are no longer listed, the persistence of the wheel distortion suggests a pattern of monitoring defects rather than actively rectifying them. The recorded mileage of 61,565 miles over seventeen years is exceptionally low, averaging roughly 3,621 miles per year. While this suggests minimal wear on the internal engine components and drivetrain, such a low usage rate often introduces specific mechanical risks. Vehicles that spend long periods standing are susceptible to the perishing of rubber seals, the degradation of lubricants, and the potential for braking components to seize or corrode due to inactivity. A prospective buyer must prioritise an inspection of the rear wheels, as the repeated advisories for distortion and buckling since 2018 indicate structural irregularities in the rims. During a test drive, listen for unusual humming or feel for vibrations through the chassis at motorway speeds, which would indicate the wheels are out of round. Additionally, although the steering rack and ball joint advisories have disappeared from recent records, the buyer should perform low-speed steering manoeuvres to check for any remaining play or knocking sounds from the front suspension. Given the vehicle age and low mileage, the condition of the tyres is a primary concern. The MOT history shows frequent advisories for perishing and cracking, which is a typical sign of rubber degradation over time regardless of tread depth. All tyre sidewalls should be inspected for fine cracking, and the manufacture dates should be verified. Furthermore, the buyer should check for brake disc corrosion or binding calipers and verify that the engine oil and coolant have been changed according to a calendar schedule rather than mileage intervals to prevent internal sludge build-up and fluid acidification.