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AG09 BYM

2009 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,093 mi
Last recorded176,093 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 BYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 176,093 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 176,088 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 165,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 165,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 156,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 143,726 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 143,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,059 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 133,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 116,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,708 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 95,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,902 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,902 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,687 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 48,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AG09 BYM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AG09 BYM, 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 AG09 BYM registered?

AG09 BYM is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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