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AFZ 5535

2009 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5535
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 97,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join and front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,329 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 86,329 miles

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

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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AFZ 5535 is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 AFZ 5535, 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 AFZ 5535 registered?

AFZ 5535 is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is AFZ 5535 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 5535 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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