2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · KJ07 SYP

The April 2026 MOT at 89,763 miles resulted in a pass, but the record shows a series of recurring advisories that point to an ongoing maintenance issue rather than a stable condition. The repeated failures on suspension dust covers, tyre perishing, and brake binding indicate a trend that is neither improving nor resolving. At 19 years old, the Fiesta has accumulated roughly 4,724 miles per year, a figure lower than typical for a vehicle of this age. The mileage rose from 57,498 miles in 2016 to 89,763 miles in 2026, with a notable jump from 2016 to 2017 (57,498 to 18,337) that suggests a possible recording error, but overall the incremental increase is modest, implying limited use and relatively low wear on high‑stress parts. Recurring defects centre on the suspension: severe deterioration of ball‑joint dust covers, excessive play in suspension arms and track‑rod ends, and corroded sub‑frames, while tyres consistently show cracking or perishing, and brake components exhibit binding and pipe corrosion. The coolant leak and structural rust on the sills and wheel arches also recur across multiple tests. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and ball joints, verify tyre tread and side‑wall integrity, examine brake pipes and calipers for corrosion and binding, locate the source of the coolant leak, and assess structural rust on the sills, wheel arches and sub‑frame to gauge the vehicle’s long‑term reliability.