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AF59 ULN

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,642 mi
Last recorded89,642 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ULN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 89,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,466 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 83,466 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,581 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 77,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread unevenly worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 70,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread unevenly worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 66,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 61,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,016 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,068 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,068 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,694 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 32,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,929 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,690 miles

all four tyres starting to split between treads

nearside front tyre tread low on edges 2mm

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,863 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 ULN is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

AF59 ULN is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AF59 ULN safe to buy?

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