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AD09 XEL

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 XEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,876 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear box outer skin deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear o/s heavily cracking slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,694 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,794 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,198 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 87,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,141 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,141 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,657 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,191 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,561 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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 XEL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEL, 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 AD09 XEL registered?

AD09 XEL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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