2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV09 KBZ

A clear pattern emerges from the DVSA history of this 2009 Ford Fiesta: it has consistently passed its annual roadworthiness inspections with no recorded defects or advisories, most recently on 8 December 2025. The repeated presence of a same-day failure alongside a pass on the exact same date is a common DVSA data artefact, typically reflecting an initial failure on one component that was rectified and re-tested within hours at the same station, resulting in two recorded test events for a single visit. Across the three documented test cycles in 2023, 2024, and 2025, there is zero recorded defect history, no advisories, no corrosion flagged, and no component wear items noted. For a 17-year-old vehicle, this absence of recorded advisories is a strong indicator of either minimal component degradation or a history where developing wear items have been addressed before reaching advisory threshold. The overall trend is therefore one of stable, trouble-free roadworthiness with no documented mechanical deterioration. Mileage of 122,143 miles over 17 years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 7,185 miles, which is squarely within the typical range for a car of this age and represents moderate, consistent use rather than extremes of either low-mileage standing or high-mileage motorway running. The testing pattern shows annual MOT submissions across the recorded period with no multi-year gaps, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use and on the road throughout. Moderate, steady mileage of this nature tends to mean that consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and exhaust components have worn through several replacement cycles, while major mechanical assemblies including the engine, transmission, and suspension have experienced normal working life wear rather than the accelerated degradation associated with very high annual mileages or the seized components and perished rubber often associated with prolonged standing. Given the clean advisory record, there are no specific flagged components to target, but a vehicle of this age and mileage should still be physically inspected for items that commonly present issues on Mk6 and Mk7 Fiesta platforms beyond what MOT testing would necessarily record. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn wishbone bushes, drop link failure, or anti-roll bar bush degradation typical of this generation. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which may suggest warped front discs, and check for pulling to one side that could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on the subframe, suspension arms, and brake pipes, paying particular attention to the rear axle beam for any signs of distortion or significant rust scale, as these components are structural advisories if flagged. Under-bonnet inspection should confirm clean oil around the cam cover, rocker cover, and oil filter housing, as the 1.25 and 1.4 Sigma engines in this era are known to develop minor oil seepage that worsens with age. Check the condition and tension of the auxiliary drive belt, the coolant level and condition, and verify that the exhaust system is intact with no blowing joints or signs of corrosion at the rear box mounting. Verify that all tyres are of matching make and tread depth with even wear across the axle, and confirm the brake fluid is a clear amber colour rather than dark brown. Finally, ensure the vehicle starts cleanly from cold without excessive smoke and that the clutch operates smoothly without slipping or judder, as these drivetrain components have done substantial work over the recorded mileage and represent the most likely areas of future maintenance expenditure on an otherwise well-documented example.