2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · LR59 HTT

This 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a notably clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with the most recent assessment on 17 June 2025 returning a pass and zero advisories, continuing a stable pattern established over the preceding three tests. Across the five recorded MOT events spanning 2023 to 2025, only two failures appear, both on 12 June 2023 and 14 June 2024, and notably neither failure carries any recorded defect entries, which suggests the tester either rejected the vehicle on presentation or for an administrative or category reason rather than for a documented mechanical or structural concern. The subsequent tests on the same dates or shortly after both resulted in clean passes with no defects, indicating that whatever caused the refusals was resolved promptly. The absence of advisory items across the entire available history is an unusual and positive signal for a vehicle of this age, pointing to components that have remained within legal tolerances without items being flagged for monitoring. With 117,536 miles accumulated over approximately seventeen years, the Fiesta is averaging around 6,900 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical band for a car of this vintage and likely reflects a mix of commuting and general utility use rather than extremes of either low or high mileage. There are no significant gaps between testing dates that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, which removes the typical concerns associated with lay-up such as seized brake calipers, perished dampers, or stale drivetrain fluids. The mileage progression between tests also appears consistent rather than showing sudden spikes, supporting a steady usage pattern that would have allowed consumables to wear at a predictable rate and been replaced as needed. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any flagged components in the MOT history means the standard pre-purchase inspection should concentrate on the items that commonly affect Fiesta models of this generation rather than any specific weaknesses highlighted by the test record. The Mk6 Fiesta is known for wear in the front suspension, particularly the wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, so during a test drive it is worth listening for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and feeling for any vagueness or wandering from the steering. The rear beam bushes can also deteriorate with age and mileage, occasionally producing a shimmy under braking or a slightly unsettled feel over undulating roads, even though no such items were formally flagged on this particular car. Given the clean advisory history, attention should also focus on the items that only an in-person inspection can reveal. A thorough examination underneath the vehicle for any surface corrosion on the floorpan, suspension arms, and brake pipes is advisable, particularly around the rear arch seams and jacking points where Fiesta corrosion can initiate without necessarily being severe enough to feature on an MOT. Brake discs and pads should be physically measured for wear, as 117,000 miles will likely have seen at least one or two full sets of front pads and possibly a disc change. On the road, the clutch should be tested for slip under load in a high gear, the gearbox checked for any synchro issues on a cold start, and the engine listened for any timing chain rattle on startup, a known concern on later Fiesta EcoBoost-adjacent units, though this 2009 model is likely fitted with the more robust Zetec unit. Finally, a code read and service history verification will confirm whether the routine maintenance schedule has been upheld to match the otherwise commendable MOT record.