2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EU59 LOF

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 22 August 2025 at 98,965 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This outcome follows a consistent pattern of passes across the documented history, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have emerged over the past three years. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or failures suggesting deterioration in core systems such as brakes, suspension, or emissions. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. Between the August 2023 test at 88,490 miles and the August 2024 test at 93,256 miles, the vehicle covered 4,766 miles over twelve months. The following year, from August 2024 to August 2025, it added just 5,709 miles, bringing the total to 98,965. For a vehicle approaching seventeen years of age, this equates to roughly 5,800 miles per annum, well below the UK average. The record shows no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in testing intervals, with annual MOTs completed consistently each August. The two failed entries on the same dates as passes in 2023 and 2025 appear to be duplicate or re-test records rather than genuine defect failures, as no defects are listed against either. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop issues that MOTs do not always capture, such as perished rubber brake hoses, seized handbrake mechanisms, or corroded brake lines from moisture absorption. The front suspension lower arm rear bushes and rear axle beam mounting points on Fiestas of this generation are known to deteriorate with age regardless of mileage, so these should be checked for cracking or play. Tyre condition deserves close attention; even with modest annual mileage, a set of tyres fitted several years ago may show sidewall crazing or uneven wear from prolonged static loading. The exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and mounting rubbers, should be inspected for corrosion, as short-trip driving accelerates internal moisture buildup. Finally, a test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any subtle suspension knocks or steering vagueness that a stationary MOT inspection might not expose.