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AF09 MWV

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,106 mi
Last recorded116,106 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,106 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,479 miles

Nearside Rear BUMPER REFLECTOR CRACKED

Fail 20 Jul 2023 109,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear BUMPER REFLECTOR CRACKED

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,869 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 105,861 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,913 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 100,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 97,489 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 97,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2019 93,030 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2018 87,563 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted n/s/f

damage to fog lamp lens

Fail 18 Mar 2017 82,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted n/s/f

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,322 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ( advise tracking check ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel appears to be buckled

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level high

items removed from drivers view prior to test ( phone holder )

Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,316 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ( advise tracking check ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel appears to be buckled

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level high

items removed from drivers view prior to test ( phone holder )

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,805 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,792 miles

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

Oil leak

no spare wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,617 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 MWV is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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