2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · KT09 NRL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation. While the car passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 119,283 miles, it failed just two miles prior due to a critical structural defect. The tester identified the offside rear suspension mounting area as excessively corroded, significantly reducing structural strength. Although the offside front suspension arm ball joint was replaced, the presence of corrosion on both sills indicates that the vehicle is suffering from advanced age-related rust decay. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 108,644 miles in July 2022 to 119,283 miles in June 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the car was used regularly rather than left for long periods. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related decay of rubber and metal components, which is evident throughout the test history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and structural mounting points to determine the extent of the corrosion. The recurring issues with perished tyres and distorted wheels between 2022 and 2025 suggest a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. Specifically, the corroded nearside rear brake pipe noted in 2024 should be checked for leaks or further thinning walls. Given the previous structural failure related to the sills and suspension mounts, there is a high risk of further MOT failures as the rust continues to progress through the chassis.