2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 Tdci 1.4L Diesel · SF09 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 27 November 2025 at 120,213 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure noted on the same day. The lack of specific details on that failure suggests a minor item that was rectified immediately before the retest. Since the October 2022 test, the car has maintained a clean record without advisories, indicating a period of mechanical stability. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, with 5,500 miles driven between October 2022 and September 2023, and another 6,097 miles between September 2023 and November 2024. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is used for routine commuting rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for rubber components, seals, and braking systems. The intervals between tests remain predictable, reflecting a standard annual maintenance schedule. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should focus a physical inspection on age-related wear common to Ford Fiesta of this era. At over 120,000 miles, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for cracking or fatigue, as these often degrade before failing an MOT. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for thinning and the calipers for binding. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the underbody for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as the MOT only identifies rust once it has reached a structural integrity threshold.