2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MA59 KSE

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 19 November 2022 at an unspecified mileage. This latest test followed an initial failure on the exact same day, though the DVSA database records no specific defects for either the refusal or the subsequent pass. Without documented advisory items or failure points from that session, the immediate roadworthiness relies entirely on the successful certification, though the absence of tests spanning late 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicates that the vehicle has either lacked a valid MOT or remained off the road for a prolonged period leading up to August 2026. The recorded mileage sits at 74,961 miles, averaging roughly 4,409 miles per year across its seventeen-year lifespan. This low annual mileage points toward light domestic use or extended periods of storage, particularly given the total lack of recorded MOT data between September 2021 and November 2022. While lower mileage typically spares the engine and drivetrain from heavy wear, long periods of inactivity frequently introduce secondary degradation, such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and battery discharge. A physical inspection must prioritize components susceptible to age-related degradation and inactivity rather than recurring mechanical faults, as the sparse MOT history lists zero advisories across the 2021 and 2022 tests. Check the brake discs and pads for heavy corrosion and pitting caused by standing outdoors. Inspect the subframe, sills, and suspension mountings for structural rust, and verify the condition of all rubber gaiters, constant velocity joints, and coil springs. Confirming the vehicle has undergone a thorough service is essential to address stale fluids and filters resulting from its intermittent use.