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AD59 GDV

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,014 mi
Last recorded161,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 GDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 159,525 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 159,503 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive Black Smoke From Exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 156,956 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 156,951 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,521 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 144,517 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,074 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 140,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,750 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 131,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 118,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,167 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,709 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 95,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,839 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,604 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,978 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,584 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 54,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 40,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD59 GDV is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AD59 GDV, 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 AD59 GDV registered?

AD59 GDV is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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