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AGZ 5198

2009 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,058 mi
Last recorded108,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fiesta62,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 5198
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,058 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 108,057 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face scored/worn only just met requirements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large split inner tyre wall(marked it with yellow chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 99,293 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust flexi mount insecure/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face scored/worn only just met requirements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large split inner tyre wall(marked it with yellow chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,104 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 90,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 85,658 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 81,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner wall split shows cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 77,572 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 77,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 71,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Seat belt has signs of being trapped (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight rim damage inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,162 miles

coolant level below minimum

offside front door seal adrift

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 31,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Oct 2012 21,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AGZ 5198 is a 2009 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AGZ 5198, 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 AGZ 5198 registered?

AGZ 5198 is a 2009 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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