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A12 AMS

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,179 mi
Last recorded98,179 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AMS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,179 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 98,179 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [inner wheel arch /sill section holed]. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,652 miles

both rear tyres badly age cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres badly age cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,150 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,882 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,059 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low and pink staining around water housing on right hand side of engine above the gearbox

Heatshield over back box missing

Spare wheel loose in boot well

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,058 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre heat shield loose

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low and pink staining around water housing on right hand side of engine above the gearbox

Heatshield over back box missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel loose in boot well

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,449 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flex deteriated/poor (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge.smooth but not to excess. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,052 miles

front brake pads 2-3mm

some corrosion on brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,751 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,893 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,876 miles

front brake pads wearing low and o/s dragging slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A12 AMS is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 A12 AMS, 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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What year was A12 AMS registered?

A12 AMS is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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