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A18 XVC

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,730 mi
Last recorded154,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 154,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,640 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 149,582 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a post below door check strap (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,292 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 143,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 133,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 109,272 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 109,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,823 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2014 56,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2013 43,744 miles

Both front wheels have their wheel inner rims damaged

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 31 May 2013 43,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front wheels have their wheel inner rims damaged

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,388 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 XVC is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

A18 XVC is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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