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AF59 UMU

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,772 mi
Last recorded138,772 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 132,303 miles

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))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 132,303 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))

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))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 132,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 125,211 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 125,200 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,411 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 117,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,635 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 109,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,250 miles

backbox of exhaust system is corroded

steering feels knocky but no free play felt at steering wheel or road wheels

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,527 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,959 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 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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