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AF09 LZE

2009 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,873 mi
Last recorded121,873 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,467 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,340 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 94,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play in lower uj (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,082 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 65,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,778 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,763 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 49,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 49,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,859 miles

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 31 May 2013 42,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 33,010 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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 LZE is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

AF09 LZE is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is AF09 LZE safe to buy?

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