2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · PX59 EBU

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable but mechanically tired maintenance profile based on its MOT record. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 passed at 61,666 miles, but it followed a failure just two days earlier for a non-functioning offside side repeater, alongside persistent front brake disc wear and scoring. The tester also flagged front service brake fluctuation during that failure, a fault that was downgraded to an advisory pass in the retest. This pattern indicates the braking system has been a recurring concern since at least 2022, with front discs appearing as advisories in every recorded test from 2023 onward. The rear coil spring corrosion noted in July 2022 at 60,088 miles was not flagged in subsequent tests, suggesting either replacement or that the tester did not reinspect that component, though its absence from later records leans toward a repair having been carried out. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. At 61,666 miles, the car has averaged roughly 3,627 miles annually. The record shows minimal accumulation between tests, with only 1,139 miles added between October 2024 and November 2025, and just 241 miles between November 2023 and October 2024. Such low annual use implies extended periods of standing, which can accelerate rubber deterioration, cause brake disc surface corrosion, and lead to tyre flat-spotting. The gap between July 2022 and November 2023, covering roughly a full year, shows only 198 miles of use, reinforcing the likelihood of prolonged stationary periods between MOT cycles. Buyers should focus their in-person inspection on the front braking system. The repeated advisory for worn, pitted, and scored front discs across four consecutive tests suggests either a persistent issue with disc quality, aggressive pad compounds, or a caliper problem causing uneven wear. A thorough check of caliper slide pins, pad condition, and disc thickness variation is warranted. The 2022 rear coil spring corrosion advisory, while not reappearing, warrants a close visual inspection of all suspension springs and mountings for fresh corrosion or cracking, particularly given the car's age and potential for moisture ingress from long stationary periods. Tyre condition should also be scrutinised, as low-mileage vehicles frequently develop sidewall cracking and perishing from age rather than wear, and the record contains no tyre-related advisories to confirm recent replacement.