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AF59 ULX

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,419 mi
Last recorded111,419 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,419 miles

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

brake peddle has long travel

Fail 16 Mar 2026 111,419 miles

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

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

brake peddle has long travel

Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,428 miles

brake peddle has long travel

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,429 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 96,429 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 86,756 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,786 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 44,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,051 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread surface

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,913 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,913 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,353 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,358 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking on tread surface

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,206 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,645 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 ULX 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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

AF59 ULX is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AF59 ULX safe to buy?

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