2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · GP09 AAX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deferred attention to aging suspension components. The most recent test in April 2026 at 39,400 miles confirms that the worn rear sub-frame pins and bushes have persisted from previous years. While the car consistently passes, the recurrence of these advisories over a four-year period suggests the owner is waiting for components to reach a point of failure rather than replacing them proactively as corrosion appears. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,300 miles per year. Between March 2022 at 32,155 miles and April 2026 at 39,400 miles, the car covered only 7,245 miles. This low usage explains the slow wear on consumables like brake pads and tyres, but it also suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, which often leads to the specific type of surface rust and corrosion on coil springs and brake discs noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the coil springs and sub-frame. The record flags all four coil springs as corroded as early as 2024, and this condition remained unchanged through 2025. Corrosion on springs often leads to snapping under stress or impact. Similarly, the rear sub-frame pins and bushes have been flagged as worn since 2022; an inspector should check for structural integrity and excessive movement in these mounting points to ensure rust has not progressed beyond surface level. The braking system also requires scrutiny as thin front pads and disc corrosion were noted in both 2023 and 2025. Given the low mileage, these issues likely stem from oxidation and seizing of components rather than heavy use. The buyer should verify that the calipers are not binding and that the discs are not heavily pitted from rust, as the low-frequency use pattern can mask significant mechanical degradation of the braking assembly despite the low odometer reading.