2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FH09 AYB

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and exemplary maintenance trend, passing every recorded MOT test without a single defect or advisory. The most recent examination on 17 January 2025 at 144,949 miles returned a completely clean bill of health, indicating diligent upkeep and a lack of recurring mechanical faults. Given today's date is 8 July 2026, the vehicle's MOT certificate has now expired, requiring a fresh assessment before it can be driven on public roads. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 8,500 miles per year. Between the tests on 9 March 2023 at 130,008 miles and 27 December 2023 at 139,859 miles, the car covered 9,851 miles in just under ten months. The subsequent interval to the January 2025 test saw a slightly lower accumulation of 5,090 miles over thirteen months, suggesting a minor reduction in usage recently. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would indicate long periods of standing or severe misuse. A flawless MOT record aside, a 17-year-old Fiesta with nearly 145,000 miles demands a rigorous physical inspection. The absence of historical advisories does not preclude age-related degradation, so a buyer must thoroughly examine the structural integrity of the undercarriage and sills for corrosion. Suspension components, including the coil springs and trailing arm bushes, should be checked for wear, while the braking system requires close scrutiny for scoring on the discs and binding calipers. Tyre condition and exhaust emissions warrant equal attention, as these consumables and systems degrade naturally over time regardless of the paper trail.