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AF59 BEE

2009 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,809 mi
Last recorded143,809 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 BEE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 143,809 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 143,809 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 132,965 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 125,579 miles

Central Rear tyre tread cracking in places

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 125,579 miles

Central Rear tyre tread cracking in places

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 117,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,420 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Sep 2021 109,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,687 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 104,682 miles

Offside Rear Axle modified so that axle functionality is affected beam bush incorrectly fitted (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,797 miles

Front number plate cracked,but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back Box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front number plate cracked,but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,595 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven inner tread

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,598 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 47,598 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Offside front tyre inside edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,423 miles

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

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

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

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

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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AF59 BEE is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF59 BEE, 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 AF59 BEE registered?

AF59 BEE is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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