2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FJ59 TXT

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 January 2026 at 143,163 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The single failure on 4 February 2025 at 140,430 miles is anomalous: the DVSA entry shows no defects recorded, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year record the vehicle avoided any advisories on brakes, suspension, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. Recorded mileage sits at 143,163 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 8,400 miles per year and matching typical use for this model. The jump from 119,023 miles at the 2 February 2023 test to 138,195 miles by 31 January 2024 shows nearly 19,000 miles covered in that single year, after which annual accumulation dropped back to roughly 2,200 miles. This pattern suggests a period of heavy commuting followed by lighter running. The clean pass sheet in January 2026 confirms the odometer reading is consistent and the drivetrain has not flagged excessive wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. The absence of advisories means testers found no worn suspension bushes, cracked coil springs, or binding calipers, but a car of this age and mileage will have tired consumables. Check brake disc thickness, tyre tread depth, and wiper condition against the lack of recorded faults. Inspect underneath for structural rust around sills and subframes, as the MOT never listed corrosion and the record cannot confirm what the tester overlooked. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet the 2025 administrative fail shows paperwork discipline lapsed once. Verify service stamps and confirm the 2026 test genuinely reflected a pre-sale check rather than a rushed pass.