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AB09 LAY

2013 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,005 mi
Last recorded70,005 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 LAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 70,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 51,010 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexi damaged/worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 35,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 31,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 31,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 28,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 20,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 20,132 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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 14,353 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 9,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,583 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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AB09 LAY is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 AB09 LAY, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB09 LAY registered?

AB09 LAY is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AB09 LAY safe to buy?

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