2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · JV05 HAN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 82,789 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained sufficiently to avoid recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 4,870 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between June 2022 and June 2023, where the car covered only 4,034 miles, followed by a more active period between June 2023 and July 2025 during which an additional 4,265 miles were clocked. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the intermittent use can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and the oxidation of fluids due to lack of regular operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer when a car sits or is driven only short distances. While the MOT history shows no structural or braking failures recently, the age of the vehicle increases the risk of perished suspension bushes and corroded exhaust hangers. The tester should check the brakes for signs of seized brake calipers or heavy corrosion on the discs, as these are common issues for low-mileage vehicles that undergo infrequent use. Given the failure in June 2023 which was immediately rectified, it is also worth verifying that the specific fault that was sorted that day has not returned in terms of accelerated wear.