2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YK09 EEZ

The vehicle maintains a functional roadworthiness status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 107,383 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a non-functional rear stop lamp and worn front tyres. While the car currently meets legal standards, the recurring nature of suspension and lighting faults suggests that components are only addressed once they trigger an MOT failure rather than during routine servicing. At 17 years old, the recorded 107,383 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 6,300 miles, which is consistent with low-mileage urban commuting. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 16,700 miles covered between September 2023 and December 2024, and another 4,000 miles in the final year recorded. This steady accumulation indicates the car is a regular daily driver, though the age of the vehicle means rubber components and metal hardware are degrading regardless of the relatively low mileage. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry, which has shown repeated issues. The tester flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint in 2023, which evolved into play in the nearside anti-roll bar linkage by 2024. The buyer should also inspect the rear axle swivel pins and bushes, which were noted as worn in late 2024. These suspension weaknesses often lead to handling instability and uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed. The braking system and tyres also show signs of required attention. Front brake discs were found pitted and scored in 2023, and while they passed subsequently, the recurring advisories for front tyres being worn close to the legal limit in both 2024 and 2025 suggest either poor alignment or neglect of replacement intervals. Given the age of the Fiesta, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and underbody is essential, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail the state of the chassis integrity.