2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SP09 LZX

This 2009 Ford Fiesta presents an unusual but ultimately reassuring MOT profile: every recorded test in the DVSA history shows no defects whatsoever, including the two failures logged in June 2023 and April 2025, each of which was followed within weeks by a clean pass. Because the official record contains no failure items, advisories, or component notes, the most plausible explanation for those failed tests is an administrative or procedural issue such as an aborted test, an emissions analyser fault, or documentation irregularity rather than a genuine mechanical defect, since any actual fault would normally appear on the certificate. The latest examination on 5 May 2025 resulted in a pass with a completely clean sheet, and the overall trend across 2022, 2023, and 2025 is one of stable, unblemished roadworthiness with no recurring advisories on brakes, suspension, corrosion, or emissions. The recorded mileage of 52,629 miles over roughly seventeen years equates to around 3,100 miles per year, which is well below the UK average and points to light, possibly intermittent use. There is also a notable gap in the testing history between June 2022 and June 2023, and again between July 2023 and April 2025, which is consistent with a vehicle covering very little distance and possibly standing for extended periods. Mechanically, low annual mileage on a Fiesta of this era means the engine internals, clutch, and gearbox are likely to have experienced modest wear, but it also raises the possibility of age-related deterioration in rubber components such as suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyres, none of which have yet been flagged by any tester. Given the absence of any flagged defects, the buyer's inspection should focus on the areas most commonly affected by age and standing on this generation of Fiesta rather than on anything the MOT record has identified. On a test drive, listen for knocks or rattles over uneven surfaces that would indicate tired front suspension drop links or worn lower arm bushes, and check for any vagueness or play in the steering. Apply the brakes firmly from moderate speed to feel for pedal judder suggesting corroded or warped discs, and confirm the car tracks straight without pulling, which could point to a binding caliper after periods of inactivity. Before purchase, it would be prudent to ask the seller directly why the two failed tests occurred, since the absence of recorded defects makes those entries worth clarifying, and to request any supporting invoices or retest paperwork. A physical inspection underneath the car for surface corrosion on the rear axle, brake pipes, and subframe is advisable on any Fiesta of this age, along with a check of the coolant and oil condition and a cold start to listen for timing chain or auxiliary belt noise. If the car presents as cleanly in person as its MOT record suggests, it represents a low-mileage example with an unusually unblemished testing history.