2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · OV59 OVZ

A clean and unbroken pattern of roadworthiness defines this seventeen-year-old Ford Fiesta, with the most recent assessment on 3 November 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded. Across the visible DVSA history covering late 2023 through late 2025, every pass certificate has been issued without a single advisory, which is uncommon for a vehicle of this age and suggests the structure, running gear, and emission-related components remain in sound condition. It is worth noting that both 2023 and 2025 each show a paired failed and passed test on the same date, a routine occurrence typically reflecting a minor defect being identified during the initial inspection and rectified before re-test on the same day. The absence of any recorded defect details on these failures indicates they were either trivial in nature or corrected immediately, leaving no lasting mechanical concern in the official record. With 99,324 miles recorded over seventeen years, this Fiesta has covered approximately 5,843 miles annually, a notably low accumulation rate that points to either light regular use or extended periods of inactivity. For a supermini of this vintage, such restrained mileage generally means that major drivetrain components, including the engine, manual or automatic gearbox, and clutch assembly, are unlikely to have been subjected to the wear expected of a higher-mileage equivalent. However, low annual mileage combined with a vehicle now approaching eighteen years old raises the usual considerations associated with ageing rubber, seals, and underbody protection rather than mechanical fatigue from distance. The MOT record shows annual testing without multi-year gaps in the visible window, which is reassuring and suggests the vehicle has remained on the road and in use, reducing the likelihood of seized brakes, perished fuel lines, or flat-spotted tyres associated with long-term storage. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged for immediate attention, yet a thorough physical inspection and test drive remain essential given the car's age. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension system, as the original rubber bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front struts on an E-series Fiesta of this generation commonly deteriorate from age rather than mileage; listen for clonking or knocking noises over uneven road surfaces and speed bumps, and feel for imprecise steering or vagueness through the wheel that could indicate worn tie rod ends or top mount bearings. The braking system should be examined for any signs of binding calipers or corroded rear drum mechanisms, both common age-related issues that may not be flagged during a standard rolling brake test but can manifest as pulling to one side under braking or a handbrake that fails to hold on an incline. Given the low mileage profile, the engine bay and underside warrant close scrutiny for oil leaks from the cam cover gasket, sump, and front crankshaft oil seal, all of which harden with age and can weep oil onto exhaust components or the subframe. On the test drive, monitor for any blue exhaust smoke on startup indicative of valve stem oil seal degradation, rough idle suggesting tired engine mounts, and any hesitation or misfire that could point to ageing ignition coils or a failing throttle body, known weak points on the 1.25 and 1.4 Duratec units fitted to this model. Finally, inspect the underbody and inner wheel arches carefully for any bubbling beneath the paint or surface corrosion forming around suspension mounting points, as even a clean MOT history cannot preclude the early stages of structural oxidation that warrants a physical examination before purchase.