2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SA09 WHC

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 June 2025 at 93,889 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, following a pattern of consistent passes in 2023 and 2024, indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a competent standard with no recurring mechanical or structural advisories. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, showing no signs of neglect or escalating faults. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Between the May 2024 test at 84,479 miles and the June 2025 test at 93,889 miles, the car covered 9,410 miles in just over a year, which is a notable spike compared to the longer-term average of roughly 5,523 miles per year over its seventeen-year life. Prior to that, the annual mileage was significantly lower, with only 9,955 miles added between May 2023 and May 2024. This suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary before being used more intensively recently. Buyers should be aware that prolonged sitting can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber bushes, even if the mileage figure looks appealing on paper. Despite the clean MOT record, the jump in usage warrants a focused physical inspection. Have a technician check the condition of the front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for perishing or corrosion that can develop from standing idle. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion and any signs of binding calipers, particularly on the rear axle where parking brake mechanisms are prone to seizure after long periods of inactivity. The tyre dates and tread depth should also be verified, as older rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of mileage. The exhaust system and underbody should be examined for corrosion, especially around mounting points and box sections. While no structural defects have been flagged in the MOT history, a seventeen-year-old vehicle operating in the UK climate is always at risk of cosmetic and structural rust developing between tests. A pre-purchase inspection with the vehicle raised on a lift is strongly advisable to confirm the integrity of the underside and to validate the clean MOT record against the car's current physical condition.