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AE09 LHV

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,139 mi
Last recorded136,139 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 136,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 136,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,379 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 112,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver spare fitted to front (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,997 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded excessively and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front engine fan not kicking in , engine over heating .

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp. (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,467 miles

Unable to fully test an adult seat belt due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Unable to fully test an adult seat belt due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,085 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,954 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,074 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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AE09 LHV is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE09 LHV, 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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AE09 LHV is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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