2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV09 VNE

The 2009 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT certificate from June 2023, having passed at 144,739 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record is remarkably sparse for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The absence of any recorded defects across both the 2022 and 2023 tests is highly unusual for a seventeen-year-old Fiesta, suggesting either exceptionally light use, a lack of rigorous inspection, or that faults were rectified prior to the successful tests. However, the current certificate expired over two years ago, meaning the car's present roadworthiness remains entirely unverified by recent official testing. Between the failed test on 27 May 2022 at 127,527 miles and the pass on 13 June 2023 at 144,739 miles, the vehicle covered 17,212 miles. This accumulation aligns with the vehicle's typical annual usage of roughly 8,500 miles per year over its seventeen-year lifespan. The mileage pattern shows no alarming spikes or rapid accumulation, indicating consistent, moderate driving. A significant gap exists after the June 2023 test, with no further records appearing in the three years leading up to July 2026. This prolonged absence from the testing regime suggests the vehicle may have been standing idle or driven without a valid certificate. A buyer must treat the clean MOT record with caution, as the lack of advisories does not guarantee the absence of serious mechanical or structural deterioration. A physical inspection must prioritize the common corrosion points on this generation Fiesta, specifically the rear wheel arches, sills, and subframe. Suspension components, including the coil springs and front suspension bushes, require close scrutiny for wear or cracking. The extended period without a test raises the likelihood of consumable degradation; a buyer should inspect the brake discs and calipers for corrosion and seizure, check the tyres for perishing and flat spots, and verify the condition of all fluids. The previous owner's maintenance habits remain ambiguous, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection essential to uncover any latent faults hidden by the clean paperwork.