2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ST09 WSN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical failures. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 117,788 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just three days prior. The persistence of corroded brake pipes on both the offside front and rear sections, noted in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, suggests that the owner only addresses critical safety faults upon failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old with 117,788 miles recorded, the Fiesta averages approximately 6,900 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 9,000 miles covered in the following year. This steady use indicates the car is not sitting idle, yet the low mileage does not protect against the age-related degradation and corrosion seen in the inspection results. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and braking system. The October 2024 failure flagged sub-frame corrosion which, while not yet seriously weakened, requires close monitoring to ensure the structural integrity does not progress toward a failure. The history also shows significant suspension wear, including worn track rod ends, lower control arm ball joints, and a fractured rear coil spring in late 2025. Furthermore, the recurring mention of corroded brake pipes covered in grease indicates an attempt to mask surface rust, necessitating a professional check of the hydraulic lines to ensure they are not thinning or prone to rupture.