2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FL59 DWN

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 16 February 2026 at 127,759 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable and clean, though the pattern of immediate pass-fail-retest cycles suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decay. Records show no advisories or faults across the last three years of testing. The odometer sat at 120,275 miles for the February 2024 pass, rose to 123,979 miles by February 2025, and reached 127,759 miles by February 2026. That equates to roughly 3,700 to 3,800 miles added per year, well below the 7,515-mile annual average for a 17-year-old car. The sparse record shows only five entries and no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion, implying either light use or a vehicle that has spent periods stationary. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries on 12 February 2026 and 25 February 2025, each followed by a pass one day later at identical mileage, point to clerical rejection rather than owner-neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory history that might have caught early rust. The brake discs, coil springs, and suspension arms deserve physical measurement despite clean MOT outcomes. The twin fail-pass pairs at same-mileage suggest the previous keeper used a testing lane that rejected on minor paperwork or lighting checks, so verify all lamps, horn, and washer function before purchase. Given the low annual mileage and zero recorded defects, the Fiesta likely received basic but sufficient upkeep. The lack of any advisory trend means no worsening mechanical fault is evident in the data. Treat the clean sheet as a positive but confirm genuine road condition through a independent pre-sale examination.