MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside steering arm has slight play at connection to rack
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin falling apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed flat (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror loose (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower body sill trim missing and damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Steering column knocking slightly
engine shield loose
exhaust back box outer skin peeling off
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror loose (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower body sill trim missing and damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Steering column knocking slightly
engine shield loose
exhaust back box outer skin peeling off
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front door mirror outer casing damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
back box of exhaust system outer casing corroded, and has a slight leak of gases
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn but not smooth
engine under shield fitted not allowing full inspection of engine area
steering column feels notchy, but no free play felt at steering wheel or road wheels
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front door mirror outer casing damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
back box of exhaust system outer casing corroded, and has a slight leak of gases
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn but not smooth
engine under shield fitted not allowing full inspection of engine area
steering column feels notchy, but no free play felt at steering wheel or road wheels
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
back box of exhaust corroded
child seat fitted in rear
front wipers worn
backbox of exhaust system is corroded
steering feels knocky but no free play felt at steering wheel or road wheels
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wiper blades slightly worn
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wiper blades slightly worn
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
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AF59 UMU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 UMU, 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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AF59 UMU is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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