2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LX59 WDS

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. In the most recent test in March 2025 at 103,079 miles, the car initially failed due to a blown offside front position lamp and multiple tyre defects. While it passed after immediate repairs, the recurring presence of thin front brake pads and damaged tyres across the last three annual tests indicates that the owner only addresses consumable wear items once they reach an MOT failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between March 2022 at 100,428 miles and March 2025 at 103,079 miles, the vehicle covered only 2,651 miles. This low annual mileage suggests the car is likely used for short trips or sits stationary frequently, which explains the age-related degradation such as the tyre cracking and per noted in the 2025 record, as rubber components perish over time regardless of mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The record shows thinning front brake pads since 2023 at 101,737 miles, which suggests the discs may be scored or worn beyond optimum limits. The recurring sidewall cuts and tread cracking on the nearside tyres indicate the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life and should be replaced immediately. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the inspector should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points, as the MOT history does not yet flag any structural integrity issues.