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2009 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,232 mi
Last recorded127,232 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 KG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 127,232 miles

front subframe corroded-front inner brake pads wearing low-front brake discs corroded/pitted-rear exhaust minor leak-nsf inner steering rack arm slight play-nsr tyre slightly out of shape-

Pass 29 Jun 2022 125,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 125,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING,ADVISE SORT A.S.A.P

Coolant leak THERMOSTAT HOUSING SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK. ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED & RUSTING THROUGH,ADVISE CHANGE A.S.A.P

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY BENT ON INNER BEAD RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 120,476 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 120,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy worn broken leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 114,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 109,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 109,566 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 103,321 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 103,321 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 85,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,516 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 69,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 57,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,717 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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74 KG is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 74 KG, 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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74 KG is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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