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AE59 LWZ

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,832 mi
Last recorded143,832 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 143,832 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle general surface area corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,458 miles

corrosion forming o/s/r sill

Pass 6 Sep 2023 124,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear.

front brake discs deteriorating

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,919 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play offside inner rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,128 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 106,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,669 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,136 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,136 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,086 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 10 Aug 2012 35,963 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 LWZ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWZ, 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 AE59 LWZ registered?

AE59 LWZ is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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