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AF09 MWU

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,463 mi
Last recorded127,463 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 127,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 137,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,503 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,441 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 107,434 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,178 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,295 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,970 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 97,970 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,700 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,666 miles

Front Both tyres have run flat witness markings on inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Metal in tyre tread (possible puncture).

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,666 miles

Front Both tyres have run flat witness markings on inner sidewall.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Metal in tyre tread (possible puncture).

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged wheel buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged wheel buckled (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet cable in poor condition and catch is siezed

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

Windscreen wipers deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 70,776 miles

Bonnett catch sticking

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,764 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnett catch sticking

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 62,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,371 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 4 Jul 2013 54,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,573 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 MWU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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