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AF09 LYT

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LYT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,857 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 116,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,378 miles

Nearside front tyres 175 rear tyres 195

Fail 28 Jun 2022 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 85,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,611 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and has sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 47,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,600 miles

front bumper damaged

offside headlamp mount broken

Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,600 miles

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

front bumper damaged

offside headlamp mount broken

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,351 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)

non obligatory mirror missing (nearside door)

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 LYT is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 AF09 LYT, 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 AF09 LYT registered?

AF09 LYT is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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