2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · AM58 UTF

A clean and consistent DVSA history defines this 2009 Ford Fiesta, with the most recent test on 27 February 2026 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. Prior to that, the car passed its 3 March 2025 examination without any flagged items, and although a test was attempted the day before each pass and recorded as a failure, no specific defect entries were captured on either occasion. The absence of recorded advisories across the documented tests indicates that the wear items most commonly monitored at annual MOT inspections such as tyres, braking components, suspension joints, exhaust condition, and visible corrosion have remained within legal limits on every examination. The pattern points to a vehicle that has not historically suffered from chronic structural corrosion, persistent brake or suspension deterioration, or any of the component-specific issues that typically generate repeat advisories on a high-mileage supermini. While a clean MOT history is not a substitute for a physical inspection, it does provide reasonable confidence that the car has not been accumulating undocumented mechanical faults. With 98,567 miles recorded against a 17-year-old vehicle, annual mileage works out at roughly 5,800 miles, which is well below average for a car of this age. This figure suggests either genuinely light use over many years or extended periods during which the vehicle was off the road and not accumulating mileage. Lower annual mileage of this kind generally means slower wear of major drivetrain and underbody components, including clutch material, gearbox internals, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes. However, prolonged standing periods can introduce their own concerns, particularly with respect to corrosion on exposed underbody components, drying and cracking of rubber seals, and degradation of brake hydraulic components if the system is not regularly exercised. The mileage progression between tests shows broadly steady accumulation rather than large gaps, which suggests the vehicle has remained in fairly regular use, although a physical inspection of underbody condition and brake component condition is still warranted given the age. For a prospective buyer, attention should focus on the areas most prone to age-related deterioration on a Fiesta of this generation, even though the MOT history itself does not flag them. The rear brake drums and shoes, handbrake mechanism, and front brake calipers are worth close inspection, as binding calipers and worn handbrake cables are common issues on higher-mileage Fiestas and would not always be recorded if within tolerance at the time of test. On a road test, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or droplinks, and feel for any vagueness in steering response or uneven tyre wear that might point to worn track rod ends. A slow-speed manoeuvre test, particularly full-lock turns in both directions, can help reveal any knocking or grinding from the driveshaft inner joints. Given the absence of recorded advisories, there is no specific corrosion pattern documented in the MOT file to target, but a thorough underside examination remains essential on any 17-year-old vehicle. Pay particular attention to the wheel arches, sill seams, rear subframe mounting points, and the area around the fuel filler neck, where Fiesta vehicles of this era have historically been known to develop surface and sometimes structural corrosion. Inspect all brake pipes and flexible hoses for signs of rust, cracking, or weeping, as brake hydraulic components deteriorate with age regardless of mileage. Finally, check for any signs of oil misting around the engine, residue from coolant leaks at the thermostat housing or radiator, and the condition of the exhaust system particularly around the rear silencer box and mounting rubbers, as these are routine wear items on a car of this age that an MOT may not always fully reflect.