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AF59 UKX

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,471 mi
Last recorded119,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 119,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2025 113,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 108,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,637 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 102,637 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,606 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,983 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear axle bushed deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2020 84,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear axle bushed deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking from steering column when steering rocked (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 81,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre section of exhaust heatshield partially secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rate of application faster on nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking from steering column when steering rocked (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,122 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement

Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 73,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement

Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 64,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,438 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 55,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,747 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,747 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,705 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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AF59 UKX is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

AF59 UKX is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is AF59 UKX safe to buy?

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