2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SD59 HVF

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on 2025-10-08 at 134,561 miles. The maintenance trend reveals a recurring pattern of electrical and braking faults that demand scrutiny. The tester flagged an offside rear stop lamp failure on the same day as the pass certificate was issued, indicating an intermittent or recently repaired lighting issue. This stop lamp defect appeared again during the 2024-10-23 failure, suggesting a persistent underlying fault rather than a simple blown bulb. Accumulating 134,561 miles over 17 years equates to roughly 7,915 miles annually, a typical figure for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression shows a slight deceleration recently. Between 2023-10-12 at 120,060 miles and 2024-10-23 at 129,334 miles, the car covered 9,274 miles. The subsequent year, from 2024-10-24 at 129,338 miles to 2025-10-08 at 134,561 miles, saw only 5,223 miles added. This reduction in annual mileage often correlates with longer periods standing, which can exacerbate the types of component seizure seen in the braking system. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the rear lighting clusters and braking mechanisms before purchase. The repeated offside stop lamp failures strongly imply a compromised wiring harness, a corroded bulb holder, or a poor earth connection within the rear light assembly. The 2024 failure also documented an inoperative offside parking brake and subpar braking efficiency, classic symptoms of seized brake adjusters or corroded cables on the rear axle. Examine the offside rear brake drum or disc for signs of binding or excessive corrosion. Inspect the nearside headlamp and registration plate lamp connections, as the 2024 failure indicated simultaneous lighting faults. Verify the structural integrity of the underside, paying close attention to the rear suspension mounts and brake line routing. Prolonged standing and damp conditions often accelerate corrosion in these areas on aging superminis.