2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SL59 WDG

A clean and uninterrupted DVSA test record across the most recent five examinations establishes this 2009 Ford Fiesta as a vehicle of proven roadworthiness, with no advisories, defects, or component-specific concerns ever logged against it. The March 2026 test, the most recent on file, confirmed a pass with no defects recorded, and this outcome is consistent with the prior pass at April 2025, the earlier pass in April 2024, and the March 2023 examination. The single failure recorded at the April 2025 test was logged with no defects, suggesting the vehicle was likely refused a certificate for an administrative or category-related reason rather than a mechanical fault, as no items were identified at the time. Across multiple consecutive test cycles the vehicle has presented to inspection without a single flagged component, which is a notable achievement for a 17-year-old supermini and indicates that the structural, braking, suspension, exhaust, and lighting installations have all remained within prescribed limits at the point of test. Mileage accumulation on this Fiesta is broadly typical for its age, with the recorded 130,516 miles representing an average of roughly 7,677 miles per year over its lifetime. This places it firmly in the normal-use bracket for a vehicle of this vintage, neither unusually low nor excessively high. There are no extended testing gaps visible in the MOT history that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the steady attendance at annual test appointments indicates consistent use throughout its life. From a mechanical standpoint, this usage profile is the most favourable one could hope for at this mileage band: it implies that the major drivetrain, clutch, and braking components have been worked regularly rather than subjected to the harsh cold-start cycles associated with very low annual mileage, while simultaneously avoiding the elevated wear on suspension bushes, engine internals, and transmission bearings that often accompany very high annual mileages. Given the complete absence of recorded advisories on the DVSA file, the inspection priorities for a prospective buyer shift towards the items most likely to fail on a high-mileage Fiesta of this generation, even though none have yet been flagged. Particular attention should be paid to the rear suspension, where the Fiesta is known for wear in the rear beam bushes and trailing arm links, and any knocking or clonking over uneven road surfaces, particularly at low speed, would warrant investigation. The front suspension should be checked for play in the wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as these are common wear items that can develop slack between MOT appointments. On a test drive, the brake pedal should feel firm without excessive travel or sponginess, and there should be no pulling to either side under steady braking, which could indicate binding calipers or unevenly worn brake discs. Other areas worth specific scrutiny on the road test include the steering, which should remain precise and free of vibration or knocking through the column when traversing bumps, and the clutch, which should engage smoothly without slipping under acceleration or juddering on pull-away. With the vehicle now approaching 130,000 miles, the engine and transmission should be monitored for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or sump, blue smoke on startup, or irregular idle, all of which could indicate developing wear that has not yet manifested as an MOT failure. Given the otherwise spotless test history, any deviation from expected refinement in these areas on the test drive would represent a fresh concern rather than a continuation of a known pattern, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a competent independent specialist would be a sensible precaution before committing to purchase.