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A18 HPD

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,284 mi
Last recorded55,284 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HPD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,284 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 55,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,791 miles

Suspension/Underbody Undersealed Throughout

Pass 26 Nov 2023 51,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,270 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 48,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of Vehicle heavily covered in underseal.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

coolant low

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,388 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 43,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear suspension, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear suspension, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,450 miles

vehicle heavly undersealed on under body

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,861 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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A18 HPD is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 A18 HPD, 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 A18 HPD registered?

A18 HPD is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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