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AF09 GWN

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,199 mi
Last recorded144,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GWN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 144,199 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges 195.50.15

General corrosion to under body components

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable Knocking when turning left to right (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 144,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges 195.50.15

General corrosion to under body components

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable Knocking when turning left to right (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 138,892 miles

General corrosion to under body components

Knocking from steering

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 133,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 133,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant light on vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable Clunking noise lower steering column uj (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 130,426 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust fault and vehicle boiled over during emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 128,521 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated latch seized needed assistance to secure (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bend inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

pre checks NO OIL on dipstick 1 litre added ......NO coolant in header tank filled with water.

rear seats centre belt buckle not working

Fail 19 Mar 2022 128,521 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow to excess failing on lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated latch seized needed assistance to secure (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bend inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

pre checks NO OIL on dipstick 1 litre added ......NO coolant in header tank filled with water.

rear seats centre belt buckle not working

Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 122,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 115,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,892 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 109,892 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,455 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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AF09 GWN is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AF09 GWN, 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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AF09 GWN is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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