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AF09 HBA

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,688 mi
Last recorded181,688 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 181,688 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 175,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 166,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 166,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,706 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 156,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 149,176 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 29 Nov 2021 149,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 140,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 130,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 130,520 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,627 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 112,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,404 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 79,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,724 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,297 miles

Front wipers smear.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front wipers smear.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,008 miles

Nearside rear wheel distorted

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 HBA is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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