2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FJ59 KZX

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 October 2025 at 101,928 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle passed its preceding test on 7 November 2024 at 99,377 miles, also without advisories. A failed test appears on the record for 7 November 2024 at 99,376 miles, yet the record lists no defects for this failure, suggesting an administrative anomaly or an unrecorded rectification before the immediate retest. Regardless, the current mechanical state shows no recurring faults, indicating a resolving trend of any prior issues and a well-maintained recent history. The mileage accumulation aligns with light usage, averaging roughly 5,996 miles per year over the vehicle's seventeen-year lifespan. Between the October 2022 test at 95,039 miles and the November 2023 test at 96,897 miles, the car covered 1,858 miles. The subsequent year saw slightly higher use, traveling 2,480 miles to reach the November 2024 test at 99,377 miles. A mere 2,551 miles were added between the November 2024 test and the October 2025 test at 101,928 miles. This low annual mileage suggests prolonged periods of standing, which demands specific attention to perishable components and fluid degradation rather than high-mileage mechanical wear. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for issues typical of a low-mileage, seventeen-year-old supermini. Extended stationary periods accelerate the deterioration of rubber suspension bushes, tyre sidewall cracking, and brake disc corrosion. The underbody and sills require close scrutiny for structural rust, as the MOT only captures visible corrosion at the time of testing. Fluid health, particularly brake fluid moisture content and coolant condition, warrants verification due to the infrequent use. Tyre tread depth and date codes should be checked, as low annual mileage often means the original or early replacement tyres may now be aged beyond safe limits despite retaining legal tread depth.