2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ST59 BSZ

The most recent DVSA examination on 10 December 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this represents the third consecutive pass since November 2023. The history shows only one recorded failure during this five-test window, and notably that failure on 8 November 2023 was followed immediately by a pass on the same date, suggesting an isolated or minor rectification rather than any underlying structural or systemic deterioration. The maintenance trend therefore appears stable, with the vehicle consistently meeting minimum roadworthiness standards over the preceding three-year MOT cycle. Against the vehicle age of 17 years and a recorded odometer reading of 124,810 miles, the average accumulation works out at approximately 7,342 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical band for a small Ford Fiesta of this generation. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests represents a broadly normal twelve-month interval, and the absence of any large unexplained mileage jumps in the recorded history indicates consistent, modest use rather than periods of intensive driving or extended standing. This annual mileage is low enough to avoid severe wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox synchros and engine internals, but does warrant particular attention to age-related rather than distance-related degradation. Given the clean MOT record and the relatively modest annual mileage, the prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on calendar-based deterioration rather than wear from high distance accumulation. The tyres warrant close scrutiny for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age even when tread depth remains adequate, and any tyre older than five years from its DOT date stamp should be regarded as due for replacement regardless of remaining tread. Brake discs and calipers are particularly susceptible to corrosion and binding after periods of light use, so it is worth checking that the vehicle rolls freely on a level surface without dragging, and that there is no scoring or lipping on the visible edge of the front discs. On the test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the front anti-roll bar bushes, lower wishbone bushes and drop links on a Mk6 Fiesta of this age are known wear items that frequently present first as audible knocks rather than as MOT failures. The twelve-volt battery should be load-tested, as a 17-year-old original or near-original unit is well beyond its typical service life and can pass an MOT while still being marginal for reliable cold starting. Coolant, brake fluid and gearbox oil are all time-served rather than distance-served on this vehicle, and the buyer should request evidence of recent fluid changes or budget for a full fluid service, as brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and degrades in its corrosion protection after roughly two years. Verify the service book stamps and confirm whether the cam belt or timing chain has been addressed in line with Ford's recommended schedule, inspect the exhaust system for surface corrosion around the rear silencer and mounting rubbers, and check for any oil leaks from the cam cover gasket or sump, which are common on this engine. A final walk-around should include verifying the operation of all interior and exterior bulbs, the rear number plate lamp, and the washers, as these are frequent reasons for advisory notes at subsequent tests.