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AF09 YMS

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YMS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,262 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,914 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,914 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray loose

Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Aug 2023 92,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,877 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 75,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,873 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 69,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 65,391 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 65,391 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 65,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 49,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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 4 Aug 2017 40,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test window stickers and tax disc holder ()

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing outer skin split

Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,939 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under cover fitted, obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,671 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 31,671 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,410 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,772 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front pads sticking but not exessive binding

Fail 4 Mar 2014 22,772 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box corroded

front pads sticking but not exessive binding

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,890 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 14,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 8,740 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 YMS is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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