2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · FN09 OMF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the latest test on January 2026 at 141,106 miles passed with no defects, this followed a failure just three days prior at nearly identical mileage. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when specifically identified by the MOT tester rather than performing regular preventative inspections. The trend is currently stable following the successful pass, but the recurring failures indicate a vehicle that operates on the margin of legal compliance requirements. At 17 years old with 141,106 miles, the Fiesta averages approximately 8,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car. The data shows a recent increase in activity, with over 9,000 miles covered between November 2024 and November 2025, and another 1,100 miles in the two months leading to the January 2026 test. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle is not sitting idle, which generally prevents issues for the degradation of rubber-based components and brake seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and underbody, as the repeated failures in 2024, 2025, and early 2026 indicate that components are reaching the end of life. Given the age and mileage, specific attention is required for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for this generation of Fiesta. Check for signs of binding brake calipers and perished suspension bushes, as the erratic MOT history suggests these mechanical items are only replaced once they trigger a test failure.