2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV09 CTU

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 22 April 2025 at 86,106 miles with zero defects recorded. A failed test occurred on 2 May 2024 at 83,784 miles, yet the record shows no defects associated with this failure, suggesting either an administrative anomaly or an unrecorded rectification before the retest passed on the same day at 83,787 miles. Since that date, the vehicle has required no remedial work to meet roadworthiness standards, indicating diligent upkeep by the current keeper. The mileage accumulation aligns with light urban or short-trip usage, averaging roughly 5,065 miles annually over the vehicle's seventeen-year lifespan. Annual increments show a slight tapering, moving from 3,770 miles between May 2022 and April 2023, down to 2,319 miles between May 2024 and April 2025. Such low annual distances often point to prolonged stationary periods, which can cause specific age-related deterioration like perished rubber suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, and tyre sidewall cracking, despite the low wear on consumables. With no recurring mechanical or structural advisories in the MOT history, the primary concern shifts to the effects of age and low mileage rather than chronic component failure. A buyer should inspect the condition of the tyres for date codes and sidewall cracking, as tread depth may remain legal while the rubber degrades. Suspension components, particularly the coil springs and trailing arm bushes, require close scrutiny for corrosion and perishing. Brake calipers and discs should be checked for surface rust and binding, a common issue on vehicles that sit idle for extended periods. The exhaust system and underbody must be examined for structural corrosion, ensuring the low mileage has not masked long-term moisture ingress.