2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · AV59 MYF

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture. Its most recent MOT, conducted on 12 February 2026 at 159,567 miles, resulted in a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day for a non-functioning nearside front position lamp and a persistent oil leak. The fact that the car failed and passed on the identical date and mileage indicates a same-day retest following minor remedial work, which is common practice but suggests the vehicle was not presented in a fully maintained state. The oil leak advisory has been a recurring theme since at least January 2024, and the rear road wheel distortion flagged in February 2026 remains a new concern. Overall, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than improving, with intermittent attention to defects rather than consistent proactive upkeep. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,386 miles per year over 17 years is typical for a small urban or suburban hatchback of this generation. The record shows 150,850 miles in January 2025 and 159,567 miles by February 2026, representing an increase of approximately 8,717 miles over 13 months, which aligns with the long-term average. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the testing history is reasonably consistent, with annual or near-annual MOTs recorded from January 2024 onward. The data set is sparse before 2024, so a full long-term picture cannot be established. Several recurring items warrant close physical inspection. The oil leak, noted as "not excessive" in both January 2024 and February 2026 and attributed to the driveshaft seal area, has persisted across multiple tests without a recorded repair. A buyer should examine the transmission and inner wing area for fresh seepage or contamination. The rear lower coil springs were flagged as corroded on both sides in January 2024, and while this did not reappear in 2026, underbody corrosion on a 17-year-old Fiesta remains a structural risk, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes. The nearside front brake pipe corrosion noted in 2024 also demands attention, as brake line integrity deteriorates progressively once surface corrosion takes hold. The February 2026 advisory regarding slightly distorted rear road wheels on both sides is a newer concern that could indicate impact damage from potholes or kerb strikes. This may have contributed to uneven tyre wear patterns, which have appeared intermittently in the record, including inner edge wear on the nearside front in January 2025 and exposed ply on both front inner tyres during the January 2024 failure. A thorough inspection of the rear wheel rims, tyre condition, and suspension tracking geometry is advisable. The deteriorated nearside front CV joint boot flagged in January 2025 should also be verified, as a split boot leads to joint failure if left unaddressed.