2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SA09 WHF

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in May 2025 at 142,090 miles resulted in a pass, yet it revealed signs of neglect regarding consumables and adjustments. The tester flagged an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and a parking brake efficiency rating that barely met the passing threshold. This indicates that while the car is legal to drive, critical components are nearing required attention. At 17 years old, the 2009 Fiesta has averaged approximately 8,358 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small hatchback of this age. There is a significant gap in records between November 2022 and December 2023, where the vehicle covered nearly 20,000 miles in just thirteen months. However, the more recent interval of 6,000 miles over the last eighteen months suggests a return to more standard usage patterns. The overall mileage profile is consistent, suggesting the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme long-distance stress. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension due to a recurring history of ball joint failures. The vehicle failed in November 2022 for an excessively worn offside front lower sub-frame ball joint following an advisory for the nearside side ball joint in late 2021. A physical inspection should check for play in all steering arms and wishbones to ensure the wear has not progressed. Additionally, the marginal parking brake performance noted in 2025 warrants a check of the cable tension and rear shoes to ensure the system is not seizing or requiring immediate overhaul.