2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WP58 NHJ

This Fiesta presents as a mechanically stable vehicle with a consistent, well-documented maintenance trend culminating in a pass at its most recent test on 8 May 2026 at 122,822 miles. The same test initially failed for a minor rear exhaust leak and an out-of-spec Lambda reading, both rectified within the same session, indicating a responsive owner who addressed emissions issues promptly. Recurring advisories across multiple years show no escalation in severity, suggesting the car has been kept in a steady state of repair rather than neglected. The mileage progression tells a coherent story of regular use. From 90,802 miles in May 2023 to 97,638 in May 2024, the car covered 6,836 miles. It then added 12,006 miles between May 2024 and April 2025, and a further 13,178 miles between April 2025 and May 2026. That accelerating annual rate, now sitting above the 7,225-mile average for a 2009 vehicle, points to heavier recent use, likely longer commutes or sustained motorway driving. No gaps in the record suggest the car has not been left standing for extended periods. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering, where the Nearside track rod end ball joint has shown slight play in tests spanning 2024 and 2025, and the lower steering column universal joint was flagged for slight wear in 2024. These are not fresh failures but persistent minor wear items that should be checked for deterioration. The rear exhaust system has appeared in advisories or failures in three of the last four tests, so a close visual check of the back box, joints, and mounting rubbers for corrosion and gas leaks is warranted. Both rear road wheels have been flagged as slightly distorted in three consecutive tests dating back to 2023, which may point to kerb damage or age-related fatigue that has not been addressed. The braking system shows a pattern of surface wear rather than structural concern. Front brake discs have been noted as worn, pitted, or scored in every test from 2023 onward, with front pads wearing thin flagged in 2025. This is consistent with a car driven at higher annual mileages and should be treated as a consumable wear item, but a physical inspection of disc thickness and pad depth is advisable given the recent uptick in usage. Rear tyre condition advisories for cracking and perishing appeared in 2024 and 2025, and a slightly damaged Nearside rear tyre was noted in 2025, suggesting basic tyre upkeep may have lagged behind the increased mileage. A thorough check of all four tyres for age-related sidewall deterioration is recommended.