2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LN09 XEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend in reactive maintenance. While the car passed its May 2026 test at 58,143 miles, it failed an inspection just one day prior due to critical safety defects. The tester identified a structural failure in the nearside rear tyre and severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both front suspension arms. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative mechanical care. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 58,143 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,420 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between February 2024 (47,001 miles) and February 2025 (56,653 miles), where the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles. Such low mileage often leads to accelerated aging of rubber components and surface corrosion, which aligns with the deterioration of the suspension dust covers and the pitting on the brake discs despite the low total distance driven. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the repeated failure of ball joint dust covers indicates that the rubber seals are perishing, likely leading to grease loss and imminent joint failure. The front brake discs are noted as pitted and scored in May 2026, a common symptom of a vehicle sitting for long periods without use. You should also verify the condition of all four tyres, as the history shows a pattern of ignoring wear down to legal limits and structural separation in the nearside rear.