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43 HE

2009 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 HE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 130,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 130,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 129,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 125,524 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2022 125,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

coolant leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2021 118,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,879 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,067 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is stepped

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is stepped

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,535 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front brake pads low

tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,535 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front brake pads low

tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,526 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wipers deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,948 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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43 HE is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 43 HE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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43 HE is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is 43 HE safe to buy?

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