2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FL09 MSY

The current roadworthiness status of this 2009 Ford Fiesta is unsatisfactory, as the most recent MOT test on 2 March 2026 at 165,106 miles resulted in a failure. The maintenance trend appears irregular and worsening. Despite the record explicitly stating no defects recorded for this failure, the outcome indicates a significant procedural or mechanical issue prevented a pass. This follows a pattern in February 2025 where the vehicle failed twice at 161,718 miles before passing on 25 February 2025 at the exact same mileage, suggesting the initial failures were either aborted tests or unrecorded rectifications. The mileage accumulation sits at approximately 9,712 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Between 23 February 2024 at 155,731 miles and 5 February 2025 at 161,716 miles, the car covered roughly 6,000 miles, demonstrating consistent daily use. The subsequent jump to 165,106 miles by 2 March 2026 represents a further 3,388 miles over thirteen months. The data is sparse, spanning only three years, but the recorded usage shows no alarming gaps or rapid accumulations that would indicate long-term standing or excessive wear beyond its years. A buyer must approach this vehicle with extreme caution due to the anomalous failure without recorded defects. An in-person inspection should prioritize verifying the structural integrity of the undercarriage, specifically looking for corrosion on the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points common to older Fiestas. The braking system requires rigorous testing; a failure with no logged defects could point to a binding caliper or a brake fluid leak that the tester deemed too dangerous to continue testing. Examine the exhaust system for leaks and the drivetrain for excessive play in the CV joints and suspension bushes, as these high-mileage components often degrade without triggering an immediate MOT advisory until they become a severe safety risk.