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AE09 LPA

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,741 mi
Last recorded186,741 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 186,741 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 186,741 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 182,579 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 182,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 176,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 176,339 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 163,402 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 163,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 151,029 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 151,029 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 132,621 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 132,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 122,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,255 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,071 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,864 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 LPA is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LPA, 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 AE09 LPA registered?

AE09 LPA is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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