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AD09 VZY

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,351 mi
Last recorded142,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 VZY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 142,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 136,097 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 132,110 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 132,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 127,299 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn - front slight (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in steering rack inner joints and inner tie rod on both sides have play - slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated - dry wiped (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure tape repair or rear lens replacement advised - (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glue sealant - cleared (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside front slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle has slight vertical movement - both sides cracked deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure the rear mudguards and bumper attachments and tailgate boot is damaged - no sharp edges

Fail 14 Jun 2023 127,285 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn - front slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits £24.99 forte emissions reducer additive added - passed (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in steering rack inner joints and inner tie rod on both sides have play - slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated - dry wiped (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn crackled deteriorated movement - slight (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure tape repair or rear lens replacement advised - (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glue sealant - cleared (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn cracked deteriorated movement - slight (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside front slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel parking brake effort low weakened it would appear the brakes require service adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt only front seat belts tested - no access

Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust mounting defective corroded - exhaust noisy leak rear silencer baffles (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leaking from engine sump areas oil level below minimum - coolant level minimum

Rear Mudguard insecure the rear mudguards and bumper attachments and tailgate boot is damaged - no sharp edges

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,043 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,481 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,548 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,490 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 78,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnett not opening

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,363 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,701 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,701 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,694 miles

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

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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AD09 VZY is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 AD09 VZY, 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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AD09 VZY is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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