2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YR09 DWJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test on June 2 2026 at 97,054 miles, this followed a failure just days prior due to critical structural defects in both rear tyres and a noisy offside front wheel bearing. The recurring nature of suspension failures, specifically involving anti-roll bar ball joints and axle bushes, suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical components when they reach the point of MOT failure. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 97,054 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,700 miles. This low-frequency usage is evident in the data, with only 6,368 miles covered between June 2025 and June 2026. However, low-mileage vehicles of this age often suffer from age-related degradation, such as dry rot in rubber components. The failure of the rear tyre sidewalls in June 2026 indicates that the tyres may have sat for long periods or were aged out despite having remaining tread, leading to material cracking and structural separation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The tester flagged excessive wear in anti-roll bar ball joints in 2025 and rear axle swivel bushes in 2024, indicating the suspension assembly is beginning to fatigue. Attention should also be paid to the offside front wheel bearing noted in the latest test, as this will likely require replacement shortly. Given the vehicle's age, checking the chassis for corrosion around structural mounting points is essential, as these are common failure points for Fiesta models of this era.