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AF09 ZVL

2009 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,004 mi
Last recorded166,004 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 166,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 162,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 158,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 150,719 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 150,719 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 140,914 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 129,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,775 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,774 miles

Emissions not tested timing belt replacement history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,259 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 86,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,317 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 69,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,593 miles

rear exhaust back box slight deteriorated

rear tyres on 3mm,tyres perished due to age

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,346 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 ZVL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 62,626 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

AF09 ZVL is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is AF09 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 ZVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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