2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CE09 XGN

The 2026‑03‑23 MOT at 92,647 miles confirms the 2009 Ford Fiesta remains roadworthy, having passed with only advisory defects: a worn, pitted front brake disc, an off‑side front brake pipe covered in grease, a smear‑prone wiper blade and off‑side rear service brake binding that is not excessive. The record shows a maintenance trend that has stabilized after a period of more serious faults in 2022, when a fractured rear coil spring, worn ball joints and split CV boots were recorded; since then the vehicle has passed three consecutive tests without major mechanical failures, indicating that previous repairs have held and wear is being managed. Mileage accumulation is modest for a 17‑year‑old car, averaging about 5,450 miles per year, but the rate has decelerated markedly after 2022, rising only 2,134 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests. Gaps between tests are evident, with the 2023‑2024 interval covering just 2,424 miles, suggesting extended periods of inactivity that may have contributed to the observed corrosion on the sub‑frames noted in 2025 and 2024. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front brake disc and pipe for pitting or corrosion, verify that the rear service brake operates freely without binding, and examine the suspension bushes, coil springs and ball joints for excessive wear or play, paying particular attention to any signs of rust on the sub‑frames and the integrity of the CV joint boots, as these components have recurrently appeared on the record.