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AF59 ULT

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,661 mi
Last recorded187,661 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ULT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 187,661 miles

Corrosion to sills

Pass 27 Aug 2024 185,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 183,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 181,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 180,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 177,227 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 177,204 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 171,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 158,231 miles

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))

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 150,185 miles

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

Rear exhaust box badley corrioed

Fail 25 Aug 2017 150,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust box badley corrioed

Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,926 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust outer shell deterioted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 133,926 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust outer shell deterioted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 112,347 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 112,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,180 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 83,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ULT is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

AF59 ULT is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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