2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MK59 FON

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the January 2026 test at 90,662 miles, the previous year showed a significant decline in mechanical oversight. The trend is unstable, as a clean record in early 2024 followed by multiple failures in early 2025, suggesting that faults are only addressed when they prevent legal taxation. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 90,662 miles averages approximately 5,333 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for a petrol. However, the data shows a burst of usage of over 13,000 miles between January 2024 and January 2025. This intermittent low-mileage profile often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals, which is evidenced by the fractured offside front coil spring noted in January 2025 at 88,823 miles. A buyer must inspect the engine's health closely due to recurring exhaust emission failures and lambda sensor issues in both 2024 and 2025. These issues often indicate poor combustion or sensor failure which can be costly to rectify. The report of no oil in engine during the January 2025 test is a major red flag indicating extreme basic neglect, which may have caused accelerated internal engine wear over the long term. The braking system also requires scrutiny. The January 2026 test flagged pitted and scored discs on both front wheels, likely caused by the vehicle sitting stationary given the low mileage. Combined with the previously inoperative parking brake and low efficiency recorded in 2025, the buyer should verify that the handbrake mechanism is fully adjusted and that the calipers are not seized or corroded.