2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · RO09 XSD

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on April 25 2026 at 94,518 miles, but the record reveals a clear trend of degrading suspension components. The tester flagged slight wear on both the nearside and offside front suspension arm pins and bushes, alongside worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes. While these issues did not result in a failure during the latest test, the presence of wear across multiple suspension points suggests the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life. A damaged windscreen was noted as an advisory, though it does not currently obstruct the driver's field of view. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 94,518 miles represents an annual average of approximately 5,560 miles. This low-use profile often correlates with the degradation of rubber parts due to age rather than mileage, which aligns with the recurring suspension advisories. In April 2023 at 80,508 miles, the vehicle failed due to a fractured nearside front coil spring and noted underside corrosion. Although the spring was rectified to pass the subsequent test, the mention of corrosion indicates that the vehicle's structural integrity requires close monitoring as the car ages. The maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive repairs where components are addressed only upon failure. The transition from a failed spring in 2023 to multiple suspension advisories in 2025 and 2026 indicates that the suspension assembly is gradually wearing out. A prospective buyer should budget for a comprehensive replacement of suspension bushes and arms and must perform a thorough inspection of the underbody to ensure the previously noted corrosion has not progressed into structural failure.