2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML59 RVR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 92,891 miles passed, it introduced an advisory for an exhaust leak at the rear silencer. This follows a significant failure in October 2024 where multiple suspension and steering components required immediate attention. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests that faults are only addressed once they reach a legal failure threshold. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 92,891 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,400 miles. However, the data reveals a notable gap in testing history between May 2022 and October 2024, during which the vehicle covered roughly 4,300 miles. This low-frequency usage pattern, combined with the 2024 advisory regarding perishing tyres across all four corners, suggests the car may have sat for long periods, leading to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than wear from driving. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and rubber-related parts. The 2024 failure highlighted a fractured offside front coil spring and excessive play in the track rod end, while corrosion was noted on both rear springs. The buyer should check the rear shock absorbers for further fluid leaks and inspect tyre sidewalls for the deep cracking or perishing noted in previous records. Furthermore, the exhaust leak identified in the October 2025 test will require monitoring to prevent a future failure on emissions.