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AE59 JHJ

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,991 mi
Last recorded61,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 61,990 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 57,267 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 57,267 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 52,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,558 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 48,558 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,864 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,224 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 41,217 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,113 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 34,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 34,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,962 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2017 26,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,157 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 23,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,440 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,385 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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AE59 JHJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE59 JHJ, 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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AE59 JHJ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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