2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GY59 TYW

This 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable but recently imperfect mechanical picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 3 March 2026 at 69,271 miles, passed with zero defects or advisories. That clean sheet is a positive indicator, yet it sits against a backdrop of recurring suspension and braking faults across the preceding two years. The maintenance trend is best described as resolving rather than consistently stable, with the March 2026 pass suggesting recent corrective work has been carried out. The recorded mileage of 69,271 miles across roughly 17 years equates to approximately 4,075 miles per year, well below the UK annual average. The MOT record shows a gap of around 2,900 miles between the February 2024 test at 61,378 miles and the March 2025 test at 64,378 miles, followed by a jump to 69,271 miles by March 2026, representing roughly 4,893 miles in that final twelve-month window. This suggests the car saw heavier use in its most recent year after a period of relatively light running. No significant mileage gaps or anomalies are present, and the progression is broadly consistent with a vehicle that may have spent extended periods stationary. A prospective buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension and braking system. In February 2024 at 61,376 miles, the tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring, and just days later the same test recorded worn and pitted front brake discs alongside an imbalance in the front braking system. By March 2025 at 64,375 miles, the offside front shock absorber was leaking fluid seriously enough to cause a failure. These are not minor consumable items. A fractured coil spring compromises ride height and handling geometry, while a leaking shock absorber degrades damping control and can affect braking distances. The front brake imbalance and pitted discs point to uneven caliper operation or prolonged use without disc replacement. Although the March 2026 test passed cleanly, the buyer should verify whether the coil spring, shock absorber, and front braking components were replaced or merely patched, and check for any corrosion around the suspension mounting points and subframe, which is common on older Fiestas that have covered low annual mileages with possible long periods of standing. The wheel distortion advisories appearing across multiple tests, affecting the nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, and offside rear at various points, are worth noting but are relatively minor. Distorted wheels typically indicate impact damage from potholes or kerbs rather than systemic mechanical failure. Still, a buyer should inspect all four wheels for cracks, check tyre sidewalls for bulging, and assess whether the distortions have caused uneven tyre wear. Given the low annual mileage and the cluster of suspension and braking faults in 2024 and early 2025, a thorough inspection of the front suspension bushes, drop links, and brake calipers would be prudent before purchase.