2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MJ59 WVW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in December 2024 at 107,114 miles was a pass with only an advisory for a worn offside front tyre, previous years show a cycle of significant mechanical failures. The trend is currently stable following the resolution of critical steering issues, but the record suggests that faults are only addressed once they reach a failure point during the annual MOT inspection. At 107,114 miles, the car has averaged approximately 6,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for a seventeen-year-old Fiesta. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 11,700 miles covered between December 2022 and December 2023, and another 5,000 miles between late 2023 and late 2024. This consistent usage indicates the vehicle is driven regularly, which often explains the progressive degradation of rubber components and metalwork noted in the reports. A buyer must closely inspect the suspension and steering geometry due to recurring issues. The November 2022 failure flagged a serious risk of detachment on the front steering linkage ball joint, and the December 2023 test identified corroded coil springs at both ends and corrosion on the rear suspension mounting areas. Although the tester deemed the corrosion not excessive at that time, the presence of rust on structural points in an older Ford requires a thorough physical check to ensure the integrity is not compromised over time. The braking and tyre history also shows areas of neglect that require immediate attention. The offside front tyre was flagged as worn close to the legal limit in both 2023 and 2024, suggesting a potential alignment issue or ignored replacement intervals. Given the 2022 failure for a corroded front brake pipe and the 2023 failure for thin brake pads, the buyer should verify the condition of all brake lines and the thickness of the remaining pads to ensure no new leaks or excessive wear have developed since the last test.