2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · TJ04 CAT

The 2009 Ford Fiesta presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 68,783 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the five-year DVSA history shows no worsening faults, and the vehicle has carried a clean sheet on every successful examination. A buyer should treat the current status as sound on paper, with no outstanding advisories or mechanical flags in the official record. The odometer sat at 64,765 miles for the 16 September 2022 test, rose to 66,159 by 28 September 2023, then 67,498 at the 30 September 2024 examination, and reached 68,783 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 1,200 miles per year over the logged period, well below the 4,046 annual average for the vehicle's 17-year life. The record is sparse but clean, showing only a failed then immediately passed test on 30 September 2024 at 67,498 miles with no defects cited, which points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Low mileage across a long lifespan suggests extended standing periods, which commonly allows corrosion to develop on structural members, subframes, and brake components even when the MOT shows no advisories. The tester recorded no rust, exhaust, suspension, or braking concerns at any interval, yet a 2009 hatchback of this type warrants a physical inspection of coil springs, suspension bushes, and underbody integrity for hidden moisture damage. A buyer should commission a ramp inspection of the brake discs and calipers for seizing after disuse, and verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades that may have aged rather than worn. The absence of recorded faults implies conscientious basic upkeep, but the sparse history offers limited insight into drivetrain health beyond the documented low-use pattern.